Utility Energy Service Contract (UESC) for CHP Co-Generation Plant and Microgrid.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. 1. Project Description The Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis requires the services of a qualified utility provider to develop and execute a Utility Energy Service Contract (UESC) for a comprehensive energy resilience project. The core of this project is the construction and integration of a new Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Co-Generation plant, an associated microgrid, and the relocation and upgrade of critical electrical infrastructure. 2. Scope of Services The required services from the utility include, but are not limited to: UESC Development: Performing a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and a subsequent Investment Grade Audit (IGA) to develop the full technical and financial scope of the project. Design & Construction: The potential design, construction, and commissioning of a new CHP facility, including natural gas-fired turbines, waste heat recovery systems (such as an absorption chiller), and a microgrid control system. Infrastructure Upgrades: Engineering, design, and execution of necessary upgrades to the natural gas supply infrastructure to meet the demand of the new CHP plant. Grid Interconnection: Engineering, design, and management of the electrical grid tie-in, including the potential for power export capabilities. This also involves the relocation of the 13C-1 electrical substation from its current location. 3. Procurement Information Product Service Code: S112 - UTILITIES- ELECTRIC NAICS Code: 221122 - Electric Power Distribution Place of Performance: Annapolis, MD 21402 4. Purpose of this Notice The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The information received will be utilized within NAVFAC to facilitate decision-making processes and will not be disclosed outside of the agency. 5. Disclaimer This request does not constitute a request for proposals or invitation for bid and is not construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose other than market research. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.