Sources Sought for Fort Sill Power Generation and Smart Microgrid System
ID: W912QR_2025_SOURCESOUGHT_FORTSILL_MGType: Sources Sought
Overview

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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST LOUISVILLELOUISVILLE, KY, 40202-2230, USA

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Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)
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    Posted Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 9, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is conducting a sources sought notice for the construction of a Power Generation and Smart Microgrid System at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. This project aims to establish a 10.3 MW natural gas reciprocating internal combustion engine power plant, along with a microgrid system designed to provide energy resilience for mission-critical functions for at least 14 days. The selected contractor will be responsible for a design-bid-build project that includes various components such as distribution feeders, switchgear, and a SCADA system, with an estimated contract duration of 720 calendar days and a cost range between $25 million and $100 million. Interested small businesses, including those certified as HUBZone, 8A, Woman-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, must respond by April 9, 2025, with required documentation to Jacob S. Pridemore at jacob.s.pridemore@usace.army.mil.

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