Power Equipment Assorted

The Power Equipment Assorted program, part of the Navy's procurement activities, is designed to enhance the operational capabilities of the Marine Corps by acquiring advanced power systems. This initiative supports Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) and Littoral Operations in Contested Environments (LOCE), with a particular focus on the Indo-Pacific region. It aims to provide reliable mobile power generation, storage, and distribution systems essential for maintaining continuous electrical power and climate control in challenging environments.

A key objective is to procure and deploy various technologies, including Direct Current Power Distribution (DCPD), Solar Panels Family of Systems (FoS), Direct Current Generators, and Lightweight Energy Storage Systems (LESS). These technologies support critical Force Design systems such as air defense, command and control in degraded environments, close combat lethality systems, information warfare, and life support capabilities. Additionally, the program involves acquiring Multi-Refrigerant TRICON (MRT) systems to replace existing field refrigeration units.

The allocation for FY 2025 focuses on transitioning certain technologies into separate Programs of Record to prevent delays in capability deployment. While the Mobile Electric Hybrid Power Source (MEHPS) system has completed product verification testing, it has not yet met all performance specifications. Consequently, components like DCPD and Solar Panels FoS will be developed independently to ensure timely support for EABO initiatives.

The Power Equipment Assorted program represents a strategic effort to modernize power infrastructure and enhance the Navy's expeditionary capabilities. By concentrating on advanced energy solutions and environmental control systems, this program aims to maintain operational readiness and effectiveness in diverse and contested environments.