Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Power Generation and Microgrid project at Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, Alabama
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST LOUISVILLELOUISVILLE, KY, 40202-2230, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/140459507559444aa2fddee5e07e3822/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District (USACE) has issued a Notice of Intent for a sole-source contract for the Power Generation and Microgrid project at the Anniston Army Depot in Alabama. The notice outlines USACE's plan to include sole-source requirements for specific brands of power generation equipment as part of the construction contract solicitation.

    The key brands and equipment required are:

    1. Caterpillar's CAT Model G3520 packaged Natural Gas Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) Generators. Four units of 2.5 MW each are needed.

    2. Fire Lite's ES-50X addressable fire alarm control panel.

    3. Eaton's Medium Voltage Switchgear.

    4. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)'s Relay and Controller.

    This special notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties can submit capability statements detailing their ability to meet the specified requirements. The statements must be received by USACE by 2:00 PM ET on August 9, 2024, and should be sent to Jessica.M.Stone@usace.army.mil.

    All responsible sources are encouraged to submit their capabilities, and the agency will consider them for the project. For more information or clarifications, interested parties can contact Jessica Stone at the email address provided.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jessica Stone
    jessica.m.stone@usace.army.mil
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