Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Relocation

The contract solicitation W50S8D26QA015, titled Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Relocation, is a first-time requirement with no incumbent contractor and is set aside entirely for small businesses under FAR 19.5. The scope involves relocating a single Generac Model SBE500 BESS unit weighing 27,062 pounds from a contractor-owned storage lot near Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, to Hangar 101 at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, with a firm performance period from August 17 to September 30, 2026. The contractor is solely responsible for all aspects of the move, including visual inspection and documentation of the unit’s condition before and after transport, secure loading and offloading using contractor-provided equipment, and placement on dunnage to protect the ground surface—no government-provided cranes, forklifts, or lifting devices will be available. The contractor must also ensure compliance with UN 38.3 transport standards and provide supporting documentation including the Safety Data Sheet and emergency response information, all while adhering to Wage Determination 2015-4159, Revision 32, for labor compensation. Packaging, preservation, and marking are not prescribed by the government, leaving the contractor to determine appropriate methods capable of supporting the load and safeguarding the lithium-ion battery system during transit, with an implied expectation of adherence to DOT and IATA hazard communication standards. Proposals must be submitted via email to Kevin Fenner by August 6, 2026, and are evaluated against the detailed requirements in the attached Performance Work Statement and technical exhibits including the BESS image and manufacturer spec sheets. The place of performance is officially listed as Newburgh, NY, with no CLINs or pricing structure provided, meaning contractors must propose complete pricing for the full scope without government-furnished cost estimates. Payment details, accounting codes, invoicing procedures, and formal evaluation factors are not specified, and no COR, COTR, or PCO is named, though Kevin Fenner serves as the primary point of contact for all submissions and inquiries.