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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 10, 2011 FBO #3515
SOLICITATION NOTICE

61 -- BioMass Renewable Energy

Notice Date

7/8/2011
 

Notice Type

Presolicitation
 

NAICS

221119 — Other Electric Power Generation
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, HQ AFCESA, 139 Barnes Dr, Suite 1, Building 856 Annex, Tyndall AFB, Florida, 32403-5319
 

ZIP Code

32403-5319
 

Solicitation Number

BioMassJuly2011
 

Archive Date

8/18/2011
 

Point of Contact

Mariann Weber, Phone: 8502836424, Josh Scott, Phone: 8502836168
 

E-Mail Address

mariann.weber@tyndall.af.mil, josh.scott@tyndall.af.mil
(mariann.weber@tyndall.af.mil, josh.scott@tyndall.af.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

July 2011 MEMORANDUM FOR: ALL RENEWABLE ENERGY CONTRACTORS AND INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS FROM: Air Force Civil Engineering Support Agency SUBJECT: Request for Information (RFI) for Air Force Renewable Energy Programs involving proven Woody Biomass [[BWD]] (Stoker Boiler / Bubbling Fluidized-Bed Gasified Boiler), Landfill Gas [[BLFG]] (Internal Combustion Engine, Microturbine, Gas Turbine, Fuel Cells) and Municipal Solid Waste to Energy [[BWTE]] (Stoker Boiler, Plasma Gasification) Technologies considerate of the best available pollution control systems. Description This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes. The Air Force Civil Engineering Support Agency is seeking cost and capability information from interested parties concerning the matters described below for application at bases across the Air Force. The Air Force has taken steps to assess potential available BWD / BWTE / BLFG resources at or about Air Force military installations. A cursory look at local resource data indicates that there may be opportunities for capturing Renewable BWD / BWTE / BLFG energy and developing various business arrangements to assist in meeting Air Force Energy Goals. Listed below are the sites under consideration for Biomass developments along with recent rates: Air Force Base State Command Technology Potential Capacity** Recent Rate* ($/kWH) Central Heating Plant on premises? Kirtland Air Force Base NM AFMC BWTE 50.2 MW 0.073 No Tinker Air Force Base OK AFMC BWTE / LFG 46.9 MW 0.056 Yes (1) Wright-Patterson Air Force Base OH AFMC BWTE 15 MW 0.054 Yes (2) Buckley Air Force Base CO AFSPC LFG 23 MW 0.060 No Kessler AFB MS AETC BWTE 16.4 MW 0.085 No Scott Air Force Base IL AMC BWTE / BWD 15.2 MW 0.109 No Tyndall AFB FL AETC BWTE / BWD 14.6 MW 0.092 No Eglin AFB FL AFMC BWD 25 MW 0.104 No Sheppard AFB TX AETC BWTE / BWD 14.4 MW 0.084 Yes (3) Maxwell AFB AL AETC BWTE / BWD 19.2 MW 0.071 No Cape Canaveral AFS / Patrick AFB FL AFSPC BWTE / BWD 13.6 MW 0.067 No Travis AFB CA AMC BWTE 13.2 MW 0.068 No McGuire AFB NJ AMC BWTE / BWD 9.1 MW 0.104 No Luke AFB AZ AETC BWTE 9.1 MW 0.067 No Laughlin Air Force Base TX AETC BWTE / BWD / LFG 4.8 MW 0.097 No Homestead Air Reserve Base FL AFRC BWTE / BWD / LFG 2.4 MW 0.103 No Westover Air Reserve Base MA AFRC LFG / BWTE / BWD 2.7 MW 0.111 No Holloman AFB NM ACC BWTE 7.8 MW 0.079 No Davis Monthan AZ ACC BWTE 10.3 MW 0.072 No *Capacity and Recent Rates here shown consist of averages from Calendar Year 2009 or 2010. ** Capacity here shown is the minimum capacity the USAF estimates could be sustained through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Extended Use Lease (EUL)/PPA combos may also be entertained and possibly harvest greater capacities if local market demand and conditions allow: and, if sufficient land area is available at the installation to host each project. Purpose The purpose of this BWD / BWTE / BLFG Energy Generation RFI is twofold: first to identify market viable concepts that have the potential to create and grow long-term public-private partnerships through economically viable*** renewable energy projects on Air Force installations in the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska and US Territories; and second, to identify qualified private sector developers, utilities, and/or development entities with an interest in developing renewable energy projects on Air Force land. ***Economically viable renewable energy projects are considered as projects that may provide "just as" or "less" expensive energy rates than recent rates at specified USAF installations. Alternatively an economically viable renewable energy project is also considered to be a project that may guaranty "just as" or economic savings to the USAF over its life from a net present value perspective considerate of thoroughly assessed forecasts and risks. Economic savings that may be achieved by offsetting current energy consumption either through cogeneration or others efficient means will also be considered viable. The objectives of this RFI are derived from a broad set of Air Force energy goals and operational cost savings mandates. They include, but are not limited to:  Reduce Demand: The Air Force is committed to reducing installation energy demand.  Increase Supply: The Air Force is committed to increasing energy supplies, utilizing renewable and alternative energy where possible, to enhance energy security and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Air Force goal is that 25% of all facility energy be from renewable sources by Fiscal Year 2025.  Cost Avoidance: The Air Force is mandated to reduce or eliminate operations costs for the repair, replacement, and/or investment in energy generation infrastructure.  Revenue Generation: Air Force asset management strategy seeks to optimize non-excess assets through the development of renewable energy projects, where mutually beneficial to the Air Force, external installation community, and private developers. The mechanisms to implement public-private partnerships utilized by the Air Force to achieve these objectives can take many forms. Development concepts can include, but are not limited to:  Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement (REPPA). Under the authority of 10 USC 2304 and 40 USC 113(e) (3), the Air Force purchases power from on-base renewable energy generation projects. Project size is determined by installation demand. The Air Force is the power offtaker. Solicitation is accomplished via a Request for Proposal (RFP).  Enhanced Use Lease (EUL). Under the authority of 10 USC § 2667, the Air Force leases land to a developer, utility, or other entity to develop a renewable energy project on an installation for which the market is the power offtaker. Project size is determined by market demand and installation renewable resources, possibly augmented by surrounding community resources. Solicitation is accomplished via a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).  EUL/PPA Combination. This project type is in a concept development phase at this time. A EUL/PPA maximizes the market potential of a EUL with the benefit of the Air Force being a limited offtaker of the power produced via a power purchase agreement. Each vehicle is mandated under separate authority as listed above under EUL and PPA respectively. Solicitation process to be determined.  Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC). Under the authority of 10 CFR 436 Subpart B, the Air Force may enter into shared-energy savings contracts with private-sector energy service companies (ESCOs) to increase the energy efficiency at a facility. The ESCO designs and constructs a project that meets the agency's needs and arranges the necessary financing. The ESCO guarantees that the improvements will generate energy cost savings sufficient to pay for the project over the term of the contract. ESCO funded improvements are paid through a share of the savings resulting from the energy efficiency. Solicitation is accomplished via a RFP.  Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESC). Under the authority of 10 USC Section 2913, the Air Force participates in utility energy efficiency programs. In a UESC, a utility arranges financing to cover the capital costs of the project, which are repaid over the contract term from cost savings generated by the energy efficiency measures. Solicitation is accomplished via a RFP.  Other. The Air Force is open to any new and innovative strategies and project concepts which can help the Air Force to meet its energy goals and operational cost savings mandates. Based on the Air Force's energy goals and objectives, and its unique non-excess asset portfolio in or adjacent to markets with significant renewable energy development and or potential, we believe there is a unique opportunity for market makers to partner with the Air Force to create value for all--a win-win business proposition. Industry Engagement This interaction with Industry organizations has been initiated following the AF Renewable Energy Industry Day held in Irving, TX on 8 December 2010. A series of RFIs to gain additional specific input will be focused on separate areas of the renewable energy spectrum. This RFI is focused on BWD / BWTE / BLFG generation and the concepts of distributed generation. With distributed generation, the energy produced would first be used in the host building or area. Responses on these topics may be presented in combination or in separate concepts. The following RFI's will be posted to FedBizOpps.gov in approximately four week intervals to allow control of the RFI review and evaluation workload. General planning is to move through the Focus Areas in the following order, subject to adjustment and change. Woody Biomass (BWD) Large Solar (>750 kW) Waste to Energy with Municipal Solid Waste (BWTE) Landfill Gas (BLFG) RFIs previously been posted to FedBizOps.gov were for Small Wind, Geothermal, Small Solar (<750 kW), and Large Wind (>500 kW). Concepts and Proposals Please include in your response to this Request for Information, detailed information pertaining to the following areas: a. A written summary of your ideas, inputs and development concept. Specify the technology or technologies which you specialize in with an explanation of the relationship and relevance to use a renewable resource that will provide the Air Force with economically viable energy. Provide potential project capacity in MW and include estimated annual power generation in MWH / yr). Also include the costs of implementing BWD / BWTE / BLFG Energy Generation technologies (Capital Cost [$/kw], Fixed O&M ($/kw per yr) Variable O&M (cents/kwh) & Estimated Electrical Rate (cents / kwh)). Please tailor your estimate of cost and benefits in comparison to the available industry level energy costs in the locations suggested. Your ideas and suggestions will be reviewed and evaluated for technical readiness, potential benefit, and incorporation into Air Force-wide strategy, and may be utilized to develop future RFPs, RFQs and/or initiatives towards expanded use of renewable energy. Proprietary or business confidential material should be clearly identified and will be handled appropriately by all Air Force offices. b. Under this RFI or under future issuances, the Air Force may terminate or continue to pursue this effort. c. The Air Force expects to use consultants to assist it with its review of all responses received. Please be advised that data submitted to the Government in response to this RFI may be released to non-government advisors employed by the government for review and analysis of the submissions. These advisors may be required to provide advice within their area of expertise regarding the submission strengths, weakness, inadequacies, risks, or deficiencies. Non-government advisors sign non-disclosure agreements with the government and can be subject to civil and criminal penalties associated with any release of information. If the offeror has any objection to non-government advisor access to their submitted information, the offeror shall provide grounds and justification for their objections to the contracting officer NLT 14 days prior to RFI closing. The companies listed may not assist or participate in preparation or submission of any proposal associated with these acquisitions. The non-government advisors are from the following firms: Northrop-Grumman Portage Inc. Booze Allen Hamilton CB Richard Ellis Integra MRW and Associates Smith and Associates Reznik Group Baskow & Associates AGEISS Inc. Team Integrated Engineering Inc. Systems Research and Applications Corp. Rome Research All responses received may be held for an extended period of time or destroyed. In no case will any responses be returned to the originator. All information desired or required to be handled as proprietary or as confidential business information should be clearly and appropriately marked. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. d. All responses should be clearly marked - INDUSTRY INPUT TO AIR FORCE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM - BWD / BWTE / BLFG. Your entire response should not exceed five (5) pages utilizing a 12 point font. e. Interested entities must provide the requested information by 11:00 PM CST 3 August 2011. Emailed submissions are acceptable and should be sent to mariann.weber@tyndall.af.mil and josh.scott@tyndall.af.mil Other contact information is as follows: Mariann Weber Josh Scott AFMC 772 ESS/PKHU AFCESA/CENR 139 Barnes Drive, Suite 1 139 Barnes Drive, Suite 1 Tyndall AFB, FL 32403 Tyndall AFB, FL 32403 Phone 850-283-6424 Phone 850-283-6168 f. It is the policy of the Government to encourage the submission of new and innovative ideas. Proposals for a specific renewable energy project concept can be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.6 and should be clearly marked as PROPOSAL FOR [project name], HANDLE AS BUSINESS SENSITIVE. Industry is also welcome to forward proposals previously submitted to installations that were not acted upon. DISCLAIMER THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. The requested information is for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of your voluntary submission of information. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be the sole responsibility of the responding party. By providing information to the Government, the submitter agrees to hold the Government harmless for any damages resulting from disclosure of improperly identified proprietary information. This request for information is not designed to generate specific proposals and should not be interpreted as such. However, should you choose to submit an unsolicited proposal on your own accord, such proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures defined by the FAR Subpart 15.6. Closing The Air Force looks forward to building a community of long-term public-private partnerships to fulfill its renewable energy and asset management goals. Your participation in this process is critical to the Air Force and we believe it can offer significant value to all partners.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AETC/HQAFCESACEKC/BioMassJuly2011/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Air Force Bases Worldwide, Tyndal AFB, Florida, 32403, United States

Zip Code: 32403
 

Record

SN02493931-W 20110710/110708235331-08a7a78616ba24f35103532e4a107cbf (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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