OTA - Geothermal for Elecricity and Green Hydrogen Production, Travis AFB, CA
ID: FA442727SC0002Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4427 60 CONS LGCTRAVIS AFB, CA, 94535-2632, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e55c619d8cc24ae69bfaa85a9fa7be3a/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is seeking innovative solutions for generating electricity and green hydrogen using geothermal energy at Travis Air Force Base, California. This initiative aims to enhance energy resilience and reduce reliance on off-site electricity, addressing risks associated with outages and cybersecurity threats. The solicitation invites proposals for a prototype project that includes geoscientific exploration, engineering design, and environmental impact analyses, with the potential for follow-on contracts for facility construction. Interested parties must submit their proposals via the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace by November 7, 2024, and can contact Karly Zamiar at karly.zamiar@us.af.mil or (707) 424-7734 for further information.

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    Karly Zamiar
    (707) 424-7734
    karly.zamiar@us.af.mil
    Vitaliy Kim
    vitaliy.kim.1@us.af.mil
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    Attachment 1 - Problem Statement.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is seeking innovative solutions to generate continuous, resilient, carbon-free electricity at its installations, primarily through geothermal energy. This approach aims to reduce reliance on off-site electricity and mitigate risks associated with electrical grid outages due to extreme weather and cybersecurity threats. The DAF recognizes the potential of advanced and enhanced geothermal technologies but notes their current lack of application at a utility scale. To determine the technical and economic feasibility of these technologies, the DAF is soliciting vendors to conduct a prototype project, which will involve geoscientific exploration, resource mapping, engineering design for a utility-scale facility, and proposal of a deal structure for electricity and green hydrogen sales. The successful completion of the prototype could lead to a follow-on contract for facility construction, which would be operated by a third party while DAF provides land and access. The desired solutions must address technical exploration plans, provide case studies for facility designs exceeding 5 megawatts, outline full project financing, and include environmental impact analyses. Moreover, collaboration with various project team members for construction and operational roles is essential. This initiative reflects DAF's commitment to energy resilience in support of national security missions.
    FA4427-24-S-C0002.pdf
    The Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FA4427-24-S-C002, issued by the 60th Contracting Squadron at Travis AFB, focuses on addressing the Department of the Air Force's reliance on off-site electricity, which poses risks from outages and cyber threats. The CSO invites submissions for innovative solutions specifically targeting "Geothermal for Electricity and Green Hydrogen Production." The submission period opens on September 23, 2024, and closes on November 7, 2024. Prospective submitters must use the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace to provide a video pitch, following a structured submission process consisting of four steps. Submitted videos must address five key elements: the identified problem, proposed technological solutions, potential impact, differentiation from existing solutions, and a comprehensive pricing model. The feasibility of the electricity production prototype may lead to future utility-scale projects, although long-term electricity and hydrogen purchases by the DAF are not guaranteed. Successful prototypes may expand to other DAF installations across the U.S., with third parties expected to own and operate any constructed facilities. This CSO reflects the DAF's initiative to enhance energy security and sustainability in military operations.
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