Notice of Opportunity (NOO) for ESPC at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

The contract pertains to a photovoltaic (PV) Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) project at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, structured as an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC), potentially under an Energy Sales Agreement (ESA) if federal tax credit deadlines are met. The scope involves installing a PV system on a 15-acre site (Area 100) with objectives to maximize renewable energy generation, reduce electrical demand and costs, and incorporate battery storage for resiliency. The project will commence with an Investment Grade Audit (IGA), utilizing the eProjectBuilder platform for project management, and aims to meet all applicable statutory, regulatory, and tax incentive requirements, including retaining title to the renewable energy system at contract end. The opportunity is open exclusively to current holders of the Department of Energy’s Fourth Generation ESPC IDIQ contract, with responses due by December 8, 2025. Key evaluation factors emphasize the ESCO’s ability to structure the project to optimize federal and state tax incentives, with the most weight given to this capability. Past performance on similar ESPC projects and technical experience in designing and implementing renewable energy systems are also critical. The selection process is qualifications-based, focusing on the ESCO’s capacity to meet tax incentive deadlines, demonstrate past success, and provide comprehensive technical solutions. The contract includes provisions for establishing SPEs or LLCs for financing, with specific requirements for novation or tri-party agreements approved by the contracting officer, ensuring compliance with statutory and FAR regulations. Administrative details specify points of contact, performance evaluation criteria, and submission instructions, with no explicit packaging, marking, or detailed cost information provided in the current documentation. Overall, the project aims to leverage private sector expertise to deliver a sustainable PV system aligned with federal energy and tax policies, with a rigorous evaluation process emphasizing project structuring and performance history.