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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MAY 04, 2013 FBO #4179
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99 -- Market Research/Request for Information Solar Photovoltaic Systems – NAVSTA Guantanamo Bay, Cuba - Attachment

Notice Date

5/2/2013
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

221118 — Other Electric Power Generation
 

Contracting Office

N62470 NAVFAC Atlantic Code AQ 6506 Hampton Blvd, Building A Norfolk, VA
 

Solicitation Number

N6247013RFI04
 

Response Due

6/3/2013
 

Archive Date

6/18/2013
 

Point of Contact

Amber Forehand-Hughes, 757-322-8336, amber.forehand@navy.mil
 

E-Mail Address

Lind,
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Market Research/Request for Information Solar Photovoltaic Systems “ NAVSTA Guantanamo Bay, Cuba IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS SYNOPSIS AND MARKET RESEARCH/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ARE INFORMATIONAL AND FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND NO SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED AT THIS TIME. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS ACQUISTION AT ANY TIME. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCESS. ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS AT THE OFFEROR ™S OWN EXPENSE. Purpose The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the production of electricity by photovoltaic (PV) systems at NAVSTA Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (the installation). As permitted by FAR Part 10, NAVFAC is requesting responses, comments, recommendations and suggestions as Market Research and Request for Information to assist in the development of our acquisition strategy. The intent is to identify potential proposers and collect information that could help to develop a possible request for proposals. NAVFAC Atlantic desires to solicit maximum industry participation, which will allow NAVFAC Atlantic to formulate an acquisition process in a concise and timely manner. The Navy is considering contractual vehicles such as a third party power purchase agreement where the photovoltaic system will be privately owned, operated, and maintained. This Request for Information shall not be construed as a Request for Proposals or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or otherwise pay for the information obtained via this RFI. Synopsis of Relevant Conditions at Guantanamo Bay (GTMO) Guantanamo Bay (GTMO) currently operates with an average electrical load of approximately 18MW and a peak load of roughly 21MW. The highest load occurs in the summer months. GTMO relies on a mix of onsite energy generators including: multiple diesel generators sized from 1.5 to 3.5MW, a 240kW PV array, and four 950kW wind turbines. The Navy plans to replace the majority of smaller diesel generators with 3.5MW units. The reliance on imported diesel fuel results in high and volatile energy generation costs. This creates the condition where it may be desirable to pursue high penetration renewable energy projects to enhance energy security and reduce energy costs and price volatility. GTMO is not served by a utility company or connected to the Cuban electricity grid. There are significant electrical integration considerations due to the size of the potential PV project relative to the load. A minimum electrical ramp rate will be required for the diesel generators and electrical system integration would be a key component of this project. Furthermore, at GTMO, other considerations including US corporate tax rates, tax incentives, and environmental regulations differ significantly compared to those that apply to photovoltaic projects at other locations in the continental United States. This RFI is currently focused on photovoltaics. Other renewable generation technologies may be considered in future RFI ™s. NAVFAC may provide more technical information and specifications if they proceed to the RFP stage of this acquisition process. Scope & Objectives “ Solar Energy Generation Projects The Navy will provide access to land at GTMO for photovoltaic generation systems that would be developed, constructed, owned, operated, and maintained by a private entity. A map is attached to this RFI that outlines multiple potential areas available for PV development (approximately 70 acres are identified on the map). The actual land area for development may increase or decrease and the areas may be developed in multiple stages. Objectives for such a project include: Installation of PV systems for electricity production on the order of magnitude of approximately 10 MW. Incorporating new PV generation into the existing GTMO distribution grid while accounting for existing and future wind and diesel generation. Demand side management and energy storage may be part of the integrated power system. Maintaining frequency and voltage stability in the GTMO distribution system. Reducing the use of the current diesel fuel, generator run time and generator operations and maintenance costs at the installation. Purchasing electricity from the solar PV systems at a lower lifecycle cost than current cost. The average cost of energy is currently $0.34/KWh. Requested Information NAVFAC Atlantic seeks responses to the following questions via this RFI: 1.Name and brief description of the responding firm. a.Respondents should include information as to whether or not the firm is a small business. If a small business concern, please also provide information on which, if any; of the sub-categories of small business (certified by SBA as a HUBZoneSB, self-certify as either a SDB, WOSB, VOSB, and/or SDVOSB) you qualify. The NAICS code for this requirement is 221118 “ Other Electric Power Generation. 2.A description of three projects of similar scope and size completed within the last three years by the responding firm with an emphasis on large scale hybrid or off-grid photovoltaic systems. 3.Describe your approach to maximizing the opportunities at the installation. Include PV equipment, mounting systems, inverters, batteries and other equipment and controls necessary for integration with the existing energy system, considering such integration issues as system stability, voltage and frequency limits, diesel generator ramp rates, and forecasting PV plant output. 4.What is the rough estimated incremental cost of equipment required due to unique integration issues? 5.What coordination would be required between the wind operator, diesel genset operator, and PV system owner/operator? 6.Provide indicative, non-binding pricing (cents/kWh) based on rough cost estimates and a 20-30 year contract length. Detailed cost estimates are not required or desired. 7.How would the PV project size impact pricing? 8.Provide preferences on the contract term length. 9.What are characteristics of the site that would increase pricing compared to a typical project of this size? How could these impacts be mitigated? 10.Identify what actions the Navy could take to reduce risk and cost for this project? 11.Identify potential financial incentives that may be applied to this project? a.While typical US investment tax credits are not likely applicable, are there other tax benefits that could be monetized by performing a project at GTMO? b.Is there a market for the project renewable energy certificates (RECs) and/or greenhouse gas emissions/carbon credits? If so what is the estimated value? 12.What information should the Navy provide to prospective bidders in the request for proposal? 13.What additional specific questions do prospective bidders have that could be addressed in a request for proposals? 14.Additional information, if any, that the responder believes is relevant. Additional Information and Submittal Instructions The response to this RFI is due 4:00 PM EST, 3 June 2013. The response to this RFI is not to exceed 15 single-sided pages, using 12 pt Times New Roman font with 1 inch margins on standard 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper. The Contracting Office for this action will be through NAVFAC Atlantic, Norfolk, VA. Please provide all responses to this RFI to Amber Forehand-Hughes, e mail: amber.forehand@navy.mil, and Sharan Lind, e-mail: sharan.lind@navy.mil. An installation map showing potential sites for the project are on the attached drawing. Answers to questions about this RFI will be made available to all responders. Response to this RFI is not required in order to respond to any future RFP that may follow. However, information gathered through this Market Research/RFI may significantly influence RFP development. We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to this Market Research/Request for Information.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVFAC/N62470CON/N6247013RFI04/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: N6247013RFI04_GTMOSolarSites.pdf (https://www.neco.navy.mil/synopsis_file/N6247013RFI04_GTMOSolarSites.pdf)

Link: https://www.neco.navy.mil/synopsis_file/N6247013RFI04_GTMOSolarSites.pdf

 

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Record

SN03051437-W 20130504/130502234957-e13a6a80894180eee4f3d5adc7954ef0 (fbodaily.com)
 

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