Rti International Rtiinternational #ESP-RFP-2026-046

Pre-Feasibility Study for Energy Resilience in Northern Luzon EDCA Communities (Philippines)

RTI International, under the U.S. Department of State's Energy Secure Philippines Activity, is seeking proposals for a pre-feasibility study to enhance energy resilience in communities near Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites in Northern Luzon, Philippines. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State (Energy Secure Philippines Activity), managed by RTI International - Office: RTI International, Chief of Party: Ms. Divina B. Chingcuanco - Scope of Work: - Pre-feasibility study for energy resilience at Naval Base Camilo Osias, Lal-lo Airport, and Camp Melchor Dela Cruz - Includes technical and logistical site evaluation, physical inspections, stakeholder engagement, technology and reliability analysis (solar PV, wind, diesel, battery storage, microgrid controllers), load profiling, advanced system integration, system control requirements, economic analysis, futureproofing, and implementation planning - Deliverables: site selection plan, site assessment report, pre-feasibility study, and options playbook for each community - Requirements: - Bidders must demonstrate expertise in data analysis, site/resource assessment, Philippine regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder engagement - Strict separation from any construction phase; study only - Compliance with Philippine Distribution Code and ERC/DOE microgrid guidelines - Exclusion of covered technologies (e.g., Huawei, ZTE, etc.) - Proposals must be Geocode 937 compliant and include fixed-price, milestone-based cost proposals - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the procurement is for technical study services only - Contract Details: - One-off purchase agreement - 3-month contract term from award date - Milestone-based deliverables; no option years

Description

This solicitation is for a pre-feasibility study aimed at strengthening energy resilience in communities surrounding Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites in Northern Luzon, Philippines. The study will assess practical approaches to maintain reliable power supply during grid outages, focusing on intentional islanding strategies and integration of critical loads. Tasks include site selection, inspections, stakeholder coordination, technology analysis, load profiling, economic analysis, and implementation planning. The project supports the Energy Secure Philippines activity funded by the U.S. Department of State and aims to enhance energy security, defense readiness, and disaster response capabilities.

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