178th Wing Base Microgrid Construction

The 178th Wing Base Microgrid Construction project at Springfield-Beckley ANGB in Springfield, Ohio, is a total small business set-aside solicitation under NAICS code 237130 with an estimated value between $7 million and $9 million. The project aims to construct a basewide microgrid to ensure energy resilience for critical 24/7 operations, particularly supporting MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft missions. The base scope includes the installation of two natural gas generators, microgrid controls, paralleling transfer switches, primary isolation switches, building energy meters, and a base energy management system. The solicitation includes two optional components—Option 001 for a PV solar array and Option 002 for a battery energy storage system (BESS)—both of which will be evaluated and potentially exercised at the time of award under FAR 52.217-5. All equipment interfacing with the base’s direct digital controls (DDC) infrastructure must be compatible with Honeywell Niagara 4, as specified in the brand name justification. The contract is a firm-fixed-price award to be made via sealed bidding under FAR 14, with selection based solely on price. Bids must be submitted in hard copy using Standard Form 1442, with an original signature, and electronic or facsimile submissions are prohibited. The period of performance is 450 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work restricted to weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise approved. Contractors must comply with all DoD security requirements, including HSPD-12 and FIPS PUB 201, and obtain necessary clearance prior to commencing work. Performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract value are required, and all final payments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of work, submission of a properly certified invoice, and a release of claims. Invoicing must be conducted electronically via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), with a preliminary review submitted in duplicate to the Contracting Office in Springfield, Ohio, prior to electronic submission, and payments will be made via electronic funds transfer in accordance with FAR 52.232-5 and FAR 52.232-27. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, permits, insurance, and supervision, and must ensure compliance with Ohio building codes, manufacturer specifications, and the Interoper