Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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Solicitation Amendment - W9124B26QA0040001 Professional Appearance.pdf | Apr 1, 2026 | ||
Expanded answers to industry.pdf | Mar 31, 2026 | ||
Solicitation - W9124B26QA004 Professional Appearance.pdf | Mar 27, 2026 | ||
https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/search/oppMgmtLink.xhtml?noticeId=W9124B26QA004¬iceType=CombinedSynopsisSolicitation | LINK | Mar 27, 2026 | |
https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml | LINK | Mar 27, 2026 | |
https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/ | LINK | Mar 27, 2026 | |
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/cap/docs/piee/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_Instructions.pdf | LINK | Mar 27, 2026 |
FY26 G3 Aviation Solar Generator
Contact and place of performance
Franklin Brown
92310
***1 April 2026, ammended to allow for monthly invoicing*** The National Training Center (NTC) requires a comprehensive leasing service for one commercial, portable solar generator to support sustained, critical operational requirements at Bicycle Lake Army Airfield (BLAAF), a remote, off-grid location at Fort Irwin. The service is not for a product purchase but for a turn-key power solution, ensuring a reliable, sta...
View more1. Can offerors supply a gas or diesel generator as a back up to the solar portion, instead of the propane generator?
While other generator types may be technically feasible, propane is the preferred solution for this application. It is highly reliable for remote sites due to its indefinite fuel shelf life and minimal maintenance requirements. Propane's clean-burning nature and closed-system refueling process also eliminate the risks of fuel system degradation and environmental spills, which are concerns with gasoline and diesel.
2. How often does the current propane generator have to turn on and run as a back up?
According to the system's performance report for 2023, the backup generator recorded zero hours of runtime. The solar array and battery bank were sufficient to handle 100% of the load, even during periods of overcast weather. Generator use is exceedingly rare and would only be anticipated during prolonged periods (e.g., 3+ days) of extreme weather with no sun.
3. What is the running wattage of the load?
Our field observations show a consistent baseline load of approximately 120 Watts (1A at 120V). This does not include ancillary equipment like the heater or fan, which cycle on periodically.
4. What is the peak wattage of the load?
The peak wattage occurs when the unit's internal heater or lens-clearing fan activates.
The Department of the Army, Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Irwin, has issued solicitation W9124B26QA004 for a comprehensive leasing service of a commercial, portable solar generator. This requirement supports critical, off-grid operational needs at Bicycle Lake Army Airfield, a remote location within the National Training Center that lacks permanent power infrastructure. The acquisition is a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside under NAICS code 532490, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, and PSC W061, Lease or Rental of Equipment- Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment.
The contractor must provide a turn-key power solution for a 12-month performance period from June 16, 2026, to June 15, 2027. The leased equipment must deliver a minimum continuous power output of 10kW and include an integrated propane-fueled secondary power source to ensure 100% operational continuity during low solar generation or primary system failure. Because the equipment will be deployed in the Mojave Desert, it must be environmentally hardened to withstand extreme heat, high winds, and abrasive sand. The service includes responsibility for delivery, installation, subsequent removal, and all necessary maintenance and repairs to ensure maximum uptime.
Responses for this combined synopsis/solicitation are due by April 13, 2026. The primary point of contact for this requirement is Franklin Brown. Documentation associated with this notice includes four attachments: a solicitation, two sets of responses to industry inquiries, and a solicitation amendment. The contract allows for monthly invoicing, and the contractor remains responsible for all storage and environmental considerations throughout the lease duration.
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