178th Wing Base Microgrid Construction

The 178th Wing Base Microgrid Construction project, identified as WAAR209001 and solicited under W50S8Q-26-B-A001, is a total small business set-aside requiring the construction of a basewide microgrid at Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base in Springfield, Ohio. The project aims to ensure energy resilience for critical 24/7 operations, including uninterrupted support for 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 photovoltaic 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. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement under a sealed bidding process governed by FAR 14, with award going solely to the most advantageous bid based on price alone. Bidders must comply with strict brand requirements, mandating all equipment interfacing with the base’s direct digital controls infrastructure to be compatible with Honeywell Niagara 4, and must adhere to detailed technical specifications outlined in three primary attachments: the Statement of Work, 100% design drawings, and full specifications. The project must be completed within 450 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with performance starting no later than 30 days after award. Contractors are required to provide all labor, equipment, materials, insurance, permits, and supervision necessary for full-scale installation and integration. Access to the site is restricted to weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with weekend or holiday work requiring prior approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contractor must submit a quality control plan for review upon award, conduct a pre-final inspection 10 days before project completion, and schedule a final inspection following resolution of all punch list items. All materials must be properly labeled with the project title, contract number, and contractor name, and stored on-site with protection against theft, vandalism, and environmental damage. Payment will be made electronically through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), following submission of duplicate invoices to the contracting office prior to electronic filing. The contractor is obligated to furnish 100% performance