61 -- Furnish, design, build and construct the support infrastructure for and install two (2) Frame 9E turbines on a turnkey basis at Qudas Power Station

The contract involves the furnishing, design, construction, and installation of two additional Frame 9E turbines on a turnkey basis at the Qudas Power Station, which currently operates with four LM 6000 and four Frame 9E turbines. This expansion includes all necessary infrastructure such as fuel handling systems and a switchyard to enable the new turbines to function in simple cycle mode. The turbines will be capable of operating on heavy fuel oil (HFO), diesel, and natural gas, providing operational flexibility. The project is scheduled to be awarded in September 2006, with an anticipated completion timeline of approximately one year. This acquisition is unrestricted, with an estimated contract value ranging between $25 million and $100 million USD. The solicitation was expected to be posted around mid to late July 2006 via the Project and Contracting Office website. The responsible agency is the Department of Defense under the office named W6QK Ele Rcc Kabul, with points of contact including a Principal Acquisition Analyst and a contract specialist. The contract falls under the NAICS code 221119, indicating it is related to other electric power generation. The scope covers both the technical and infrastructural support essential to integrate the new turbines into the existing power station framework effectively.