Request for Information/Market Intelligence Notice: Microgrid Projects – Use of Progressive Design Build (PDB) with Other Transaction Authority (OTA)
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Oct 16, 2026
Design and construction of a microgrid powered by a new black start capable 18MW natural gas reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE) power plant. The plant will be required to limit its potential to emit to maintain the installation’s existing synthetic minor air permit. The microgrid will provide emergency support to a portion of the critical facilities for 14+ days in the event of a utility grid outage. During a utility grid outage, the microgrid, energized by the 18MW natural gas RICE plant, will island a portion of the installation from the grid, shed non-critical loads where economically feasible, and provide support to the IEWP identified critical facilities within the islanded area. The microgrid will consist of the following: An 18MW natural gas RICE plant located within one or more weather-protective shelters on an elevated plot of open land to the southeast of building 3933. An electrical interconnection of the new RICE plant to an existing electrical substation. A natural gas pipeline to connect the RICE plant to the natural gas infrastructure. Modifications to the existing substation. A microgrid control system with fiber optic and other communications infrastructure to control the various components. Underground utilities and site work features such as grading, drainage, pads, access drive, site lighting, and perimeter fence. Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA) Microgrid and Power Generation, Camp Parks, California: Expand an existing microgrid to provide resilient power for the entire peak critical load of Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA). Project will include natural gas generators with a total of 1650KW total capacity, 5,000KWH Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), microgrid, transformers, controls, switches, and a medium voltage distribution system. The project will also include utilities, additional underground electrical distribution system, site improvements, communication infrastructure, and integration with the existing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. The microgrid will integrate the existing 2,100KWac solar PV arrays and 2,332 KWh BESS to provide resilient power for the peak load demand at PRFTA.
