CADJ 24-1029 Construct North Base Electrical Feeder

Contract CADJ 24-1029, solicitation number FA542224R0007, is a firm fixed price award issued by the Department of Defense for the construction of the North Base Electrical Feeder at Chabelley Airfield in Djibouti. The project, which was awarded through a competitive process following FAR 15 procedures, has an estimated magnitude between 1,000,000 and 5,000,000 dollars. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all design, management, materials, and labor necessary to install approximately 7,500 feet of 4160V 3-phase primary power cable buried within a 2,500-foot trench. Technical requirements include adherence to UFC 3-501-01 Electrical Engineering and NFPA codes, encompassing civil and structural work, site grading, and the construction of concrete pads for electrical equipment. Key infrastructure components involve the installation of Primary Switching Centers for the safe isolation of power from 5kV medium voltage generators and Secondary Distribution Centers to reduce primary power to 120/208 VAC for airfield lighting and shelters. The project also integrates Mission Essential Power generators for emergency supply and requires the contractor to manage all permits and comply with military installation protocols.