SAM #W9124B26QA004

Lease of Portable Solar Generator System for Fort Irwin Army Airfield

This opportunity from the U.S. Army's Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Irwin seeks a comprehensive leasing service for a commercial, portable solar generator to support critical operations at Bicycle Lake Army Airfield (BLAAF). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army, MICC-FT Irwin, KO Directorate of Contracting - National Training Center (NTC) G3 Aviation - Products/Services Requested: - Lease of one portable solar generator system for 12 months, with one 12-month option year - Generator must provide minimum 10kW continuous power output - Integrated propane-fueled backup power source for uninterrupted operation - Technical specs include: - 2.88kW solar capacity - Lithium iron phosphate battery - Automatic power switching - Skid or wheel-mounted for mobility - Environmentally hardened for Mojave Desert conditions (extreme heat, sand, high winds) - Contractor responsibilities: - Delivery, installation, and joint operational testing - Ongoing preventative and corrective maintenance (24/7 operational readiness) - Equipment failure response and replacement - Deinstallation and site restoration at contract end - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Turn-key, stand-alone power solution for remote, off-grid airfield - No specific OEMs or brands named; open to commercial solutions meeting technical specs - All maintenance, servicing, and repairs included - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Bicycle Lake Army Airfield (BLAAF), Building 6212, Fort Irwin, CA - NTC G-3 Training Division, TESS Warehouse Bldg 822, Fort Irwin, CA - MICC-FT Irwin Contracting Office, 503 Langford Lake Road, Fort Irwin, CA

Description

The National Training Center (NTC) requires a comprehensive leasing service for one commercial, portable solar generator to support sustained, critical operational requirements at Bicycle Lake Army Airfield (BLAAF), a remote, off-grid location at Fort Irwin. The service is not for a product purchase but for a turn-key power solution, ensuring a reliable, stand-alone power source for a 12-month period. This requirement is driven by the need for uninterrupted mission readiness in an environment lacking permanent power infrastructure.The generator lease must meet specific performance and durability requirements essential for success in the Mojave Desert. The leased unit must deliver a minimum continuous power output of 10kW and include an integrated propane-fueled secondary power source to guarantee 100% operational continuity. This redundancy is critical during periods of low solar generation, overnight missions, or any primary system failure. Furthermore, the equipment must be environmentally hardened and proven capable of long-term performance despite exposure to extreme heat, abrasive sand, and high winds. The contractor bears full responsibility for all maintenance, servicing, and repairs to ensure maximum uptime throughout the lease period. Without this reliable power source, critical operations at BLAAF would be jeopardized.The service is required for a 12-month period of performance, from 16 June 2026 to 15 June 2027. The contractor will be responsible for the timely delivery, installation, and subsequent removal of the generator from Fort Irwin, California. No unique environmental or storage requirements are levied on the government; all such considerations are the responsibility of the contractor. Additional Links:Department of Defense Procurement ToolboxPIEE Solicitation Module Link for W9124B26QA004Registration Instructions for the PIEE Solicitation ModuleWeb Based Training for the PIEE Solicitation Module

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