SOURCES SOUGHT
B -- Renewable Energy – Wind Turbines
- Notice Date
- 5/6/2011
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- N40192 NAVFAC MARIANAS PSC 455, BOX 195 FPO AP 96540-2937 BLDG 101, RTE 1 MARINE DRIVE Santa Rita, GU,
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N4019211R3000
- Response Due
- 6/6/2011
- Archive Date
- 6/21/2011
- Point of Contact
- Sheena Hess, Contract Specialist, NAVFAC (671-339-2572); Aileen Aguon, Contract Specialist, NAVFAC (671-339-3790)
- E-Mail Address
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sheena.hess@fe.navy.mil
(sheena.hess@fe.navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- WIND TURBINE PROJECT AT NO COST TO THE GOVERNMENT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION This is a Request for Information (RFI) as defined in FAR 15.201(e). The Government is requesting information regarding utility wind turbines availability in the market at no cost to the Government. The Government does not presently intend to award a contract, but wants to obtain capabilities for planning purposes. Responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Information received in response to this RFI will be safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR 15.207(b); nevertheless, submitters must properly mark their response in accordance with FAR 15.215-1(e) if it contains information the submitter does not want disclosed to the public for any purpose. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expense associated with responding to this RFI. Interested parties should reply no later than 06 June, 2011 to: Sheena Hess, Contract Specialist sheena.hess@fe.navy.mil (telephone no. 671-339-2572) Background: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct) Executive Order 13423 and the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 direct Federal Agencies to dramatically increase the efficiency with which they use energy in facilities. EISA requires that agencies reduce energy use by 30%, measured as BTUs per square foot of facilities by the year 2016. In addition, EPAct requires that 7.5% of all Federal electrical consumption come from renewable sources by 2013. Finally, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2007 further requires that by 2025, 25% of all the energy consumed by the Department of Defense come from renewable sources and DoD policies place a premium on conservation efforts that reduce dependence on foreign petroleum fuels and employ renewable energy resources. In response to these energy policies, the Navy has aggressively investigated opportunities to expand its use of alternative energy technology and it was determined that Guam is a strong candidate for wind energy development due to its high utility rates and excellent wind resource. In 2008, wind data studies were conducted at various sites in Guam and results of data supports good wind resource availability on the island. Site locations with best wind resource and economic returns identified. NAVFACMAR is currently doing the Environmental Assessment on the project to analyze potential environmental consequences of the wind turbine project proposed in each site. Wind Farm Project Criteria: The project will establish a turnkey wind generation farm powered by identical wind turbines at preselected sites within Naval Base Guam. Existing typical wind speed data appears to show a range of 6-8 m/s at the sites under consideration. The biggest challenge we are encountering is finding manufacturers who produce wind turbine packages that can satisfy the Guam structural requirements as stated in UFC 3-301-01. The intent of the project is to produce an energy facility that has minimal impact on the environment and the public, is capable of constantly withstanding local inclement weather (e.g. basic wind design speed of 170 mph), requires minimal maintenance and troubleshooting, and maximizes return on investment. Furthermore, wind gust speeds at wind turbine heights that can result from typical Guam typhoons should be considered a design requirement. Structural integrity of all components must be maintained (e.g. tower and rotor must remain intact and firmly attached to the ground) in all typhoon conditions to ensure safety. Potential damage from storms should be minimized. For our economic analysis, we also request for a Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) cost of such wind turbine packages, FOB Guam. In summary, request for information on the following: 1. Manufacturers who produce wind turbine packages that can satisfy Guam structural requirements as stated in UFC 3-301-01. Provide product information addressing ability to mitigate our structural, safety, and noise requirements to the fullest extent possible. In the event of an earthquake or typhoon, the wind turbines will have been designed and constructed so that it will not increase the danger to the lives and properties to its immediate and outlying vicinity. 2. Provide data of wind turbine structures installed in areas similar to Guam (ie: extreme weather conditions, remoteness, etc.) Provide historical data of life spans and structural failures if any. 3. Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) cost of such wind turbine packages, FOB Guam. We will consider all information submitted in response to this request for information. Any future acquisition will be conducted based on the needs of the Government at the time of the acquisition and the availability of funding. Participation in a demonstration project does not guarantee that the project will subsequently be the subject of a funded acquisition, nor does it necessarily give a vendor a more favorable position in any future procurement. However, since this is an area of rapidly developing technology, it is possible that a demonstration project could become a model for other installations or the Department of Defense.
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