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Solicitation Amendment - W9124B26QA0040001 Professional Appearance.pdf | Apr 1, 2026 | ||
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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
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 turn-key power solution is required to support critical operational requirements at Bicycle Lake Army Airfield, a remote, off-grid location within the Mojave Desert. The service provider must supply a system capable of delivering a minimum continuous power output of 10kW, including an integrated propane-fueled secondary power source to ensure 100% operational continuity during periods of low solar generation or primary system failure.
The performance period for this lease is 12 months, running from June 16, 2026, to June 15, 2027. The contractor is responsible for the delivery, installation, maintenance, repair, and eventual removal of the equipment. Equipment must be environmentally hardened to withstand extreme heat, high winds, and abrasive sand. While solar and battery components typically handle the consistent baseline load of approximately 120 Watts, the backup propane system is required for redundancy during prolonged inclement weather.
This procurement is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside under NAICS 532490 for Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing. The requirement is further identified by PSC W061 for Lease or Rental of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment. Responses are due by April 13, 2026, and the solicitation includes four attachments, including expanded answers to industry inquiries and an amendment to allow for monthly invoicing. Franklin Brown serves as the point of contact for this requirement.
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