Construction of Power Generation Microgrid at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, issued an advanced notice for market research regarding a forthcoming firm fixed-price contract for a power generation and microgrid construction project at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. The anticipated project value is between $5 million and $15 million, and the solicitation is expected to be issued as a full and open competition.
The project scope includes construction of a new 400 kW photovoltaic array, a 1.5 MW battery energy storage system, a microgrid controller, and two 500 kW natural gas generators. Required electrical support infrastructure will be installed to connect the photovoltaic array and battery energy storage system to the EVCF and Building 678 through the existing building transformer. The project is intended to improve electrical system redundancy and provide black start capability, enabling switching between grid power, resilient on-base power, and generators for critical facilities.
Additional work includes construction of the microgrid control system, fire suppression systems, utilities, communications infrastructure, site improvements, and associated support facilities. The facility must comply with applicable Department of Defense, Air Force, and base design standards. The anticipated contract duration is 730 calendar days, and the NAICS code identified for the project is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 1, 2026.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- General contractor with experience in energy infrastructure and institutional facilities
- Firm with proven delivery of microgrid, solar PV, and battery energy storage projects
- Contractor experienced with generator integration and electrical distribution upgrades
- Company familiar with Department of Defense, Air Force, or other federal construction standards
- Team capable of coordinating fire suppression, utilities, communications, and site improvements
- Contractor with capacity to manage $5 million to $15 million projects over a multi-year schedule
- Firm eligible to compete in full and open federal solicitations under NAICS 236220
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