Power Equipment Assorted

The Power Equipment Assorted program, as outlined in Line Item 6366 of the Department of the Navy's FY 2026 budget request, is a procurement initiative under the Marine Corps' Engineer and Other Equipment appropriation. The primary goal of this program is to provide the Marine Corps with a robust and modernized Family of Mobile Power Systems (MPS) that includes power generation, distribution, energy storage, battery charging, and environmental control equipment. These systems are essential for supporting Expeditionary Advanced Basing Operations (EABO) by ensuring energy resilience, security, and optimization in logistically contested environments.

The funding supports the procurement of several key subsystems: the Intelligent Power Management System - Energy Storage Unit (ESU), Lightweight Direct Current (DC) Generators, Lightweight Energy Storage Systems (LESS), Load Banks, and Multi-Refrigerant TRICON (MRT) systems. These components are designed to replace legacy Large/Small Field Refrigeration Systems and to extend the operational reach of critical weapons, surveillance, optics, radars, and life support capabilities.

The Intelligent Power Management System - Energy Storage Unit (ESU) is a central objective for FY 2026, with an increase in funding attributed to the initial procurement of full-rate production units. The ESU is intended to enhance energy storage and management, providing reliable power for distributed operations. Production contracts have been awarded to General Motors Defense and Cummins Power Generation, with deliveries scheduled to begin in mid-2025. The ESU supports both active and reserve components, reflecting the program's commitment to energy resilience across the force.

The Multi-Refrigerant TRICON (MRT) Systems are another significant procurement focus, with continued investment in FY 2026 for both active and reserve forces. MRT systems provide flexible and efficient environmental control, replacing older field refrigeration units. Contracts have been awarded to Outdoor Venture Corporation, with production quantities increasing for active units and winding down for reserve units as procurement objectives are met. This modernization is justified by the need for reliable refrigeration in austere and expeditionary settings.

The Lightweight Energy Storage System (LESS) and Lightweight DC Generators are also critical components, with procurement supporting both active and reserve forces. LESS units, produced by Solar Stick, offer portable energy storage to support distributed operations and reduce reliance on traditional fuel logistics. Lightweight DC Generators provide mobile power generation, supporting a variety of tactical and support systems. The program also includes procurement of Direct Current Power Distribution (DCPD) units, solar panels, and portable power scavenging kits, further enhancing the Marine Corps' ability to operate independently of fixed infrastructure.

In addition to hardware procurement, the program allocates funding for product verification, training, and fielding support to ensure successful integration and operational effectiveness of new systems. This includes training for both active and reserve units, as well as support for initial fielding and verification activities. The program's objectives are closely aligned with the Marine Corps' modernization strategy, emphasizing energy resilience, distributed operations, and logistical flexibility.