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Sources Sought -Building 493 Generator and Backup Power Installation- Red River Army Depot

Due: 21 days leftSpecial NoticeOpen to allTX
What: Install one 1,300 kW generator, two 500 kW generators, one 3,000 kVA transformer, and 15 kV switchgear at Building 493 (Rubber Operations) and related facilities. Complete engineering, procurement, and construction. System designed for 40-year life with closed transition standby operation. Budget range: $4,800,000–$5,127,000. Buyer: Department of the Army Where: Red River Army Depot, New Boston, Texas (Texarkana area) Deadline: November 13, 2026 (deadline to respond to this market research notice) Who can bid: Any responsible business—large or small, no set-asides. Full and open competition. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Full scope of work and engineering requirements in Attachment 01; (2) Specific site visit dates, bonding/insurance amounts, and wage determination rules Next step: Complete the Market Intelligence Report and Industry Day/First Look Questionnaire. Submit by November 13, 2026, 4:00 p.m. CDT via Projnet (Project 520250).
Buyer
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Place of performance
Texarkana, TX, 75501
Response deadline
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
NAICS code
238210
Contracting contact
Octavia Gregory · octavia.e.gregory@usace.army.mil

Original description

MARKET RESEARCH ONLY Title: Red River Army Depot Standby Generator Location: New Boston, Texas Scope: This project will install a 1300 KW Generator and two 500kw generators, a 3000 KVA step-up transformer, and 15 kV switchgear to provide backup power to Building 493. The equipment will provide a Distributed Infrastructure (DI) system within RRAD. The proposed system will provide 100% standby power and will be designed for closed transition operation with AEP/SWEPCO for Standby Response. Provide complete engineering, procurement, and construction of back-up generation facilities for RRAD buildings 493 (Rubber Operations), M495 (fluidized bed), and the compressor service supporting building 493. Back-up generation is intended to counter outages which cause significant downtime and cost impacts to the operation. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance. Target Price Range (TPR): The Government has established The Government's Target Price for construction is between $4,800,000 and $5,127,000 (the strict CCL) with a programmed PA of $5,700,000. FY27 AWARD All Questions and Concerns will go through Projnet. ​Project Number: 520250 Key Number: 6T6ATA-AP4FYX Capability Statement Response and Complete Package Submission Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026, NLT 4:00 P.M. CDT. "Please refer to Attachment 01 for detailed project information. Interested vendors must complete the Market Intelligence Report:Industry Day/First Look Questionnaire.