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GENERATING CARBON POLLUTION-FREE ELECTRICITY ON THE WIPP SITE, NEAR CARLSBAD AND HOBBS, NEW MEXICO - Request for Information

ID: RFI_CBFO_Carbon_Pollution_Free • Type: Special Notice

Description

Posted: April 9, 2024, 10:11 a.m. EDT

4/9/24: Removed "Month" and added "March" at top of attachment.

3/7/24 - Removed the original RFI attachment that that reach "Month 20, 2024". Please only refer to Rev 1

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2/26/24 - Posted new attachment - Rev 1 to correct "Month 20, 2024" to March 20, 2024

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This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Department OF Energy, Carlsbad Field Office is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for an anticipated contract to identify potentially capable parties having an interest in entering into a realty agreement to develop utility-scale carbon pollution-free electricity (CFE) projects on land managed by the federal government. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information, for planning purposes, regarding: the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform the work.

Pursuant to 48 C.F.R. Part 10, the Government is conducting market research to:

  • Determine what sources exist that are capable of satisfying the Government's requirements listed below,
  • Determine the capabilities of potential contractors,
  • Determine the size and status of potential sources, and
  • Determine the level of competition (i.e. 8(a), set-aside or full and open).

The purpose for this Request for Information is to conduct market research to identify potential offerors having an interest in, and the resources to accomplish the work. Consideration will be given to identifying small business concerns, including the sub-categories of SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB and woman-owned. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement.

This document contains a draft scope of work. Your firm's response regarding your firm's experience and capabilities will be used to determine the availability of potential businesses, both large and small, and their capabilities in meeting the Government's requirement.

Posted: March 7, 2024, 7:58 a.m. EST
Posted: Feb. 27, 2024, 7:04 p.m. EST
Posted: Feb. 27, 2024, 3:34 p.m. EST
Background
The Department of Energy, Carlsbad Field Office is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for an anticipated contract to develop utility-scale carbon pollution-free electricity (CFE) projects on land managed by the federal government. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information, for planning purposes, regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform the work. The market research aims to determine what sources exist that are capable of satisfying the Government’s requirements, the capabilities of potential contractors, the size and status of potential sources, and the level of competition. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement.

Work Details
The Request for Information (RFI) is seeking potential offerors having an interest in and resources to accomplish the work. The document contains a draft scope of work and requests firms' responses regarding their experience and capabilities, which will be used to determine the availability of potential businesses, both large and small, and their capabilities in meeting the Government’s requirement. The RFI outlines the purpose for conducting market research, provides background information on generating carbon pollution-free electricity on the WIPP site near Carlsbad and Hobbs, New Mexico, and explains why the RFI is issued. It also details America’s energy security goals, economic resilience, climate leadership requirements, and federal agencies' efforts to reduce carbon emissions across federal operations as per Executive Order (EO) 14057. Additionally, it describes DOE's Cleanup to Clean Energy initiative and provides information on available land for potential development at WIPP.

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) where the contract will be performed are near Carlsbad and Hobbs, New Mexico.
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Overview

Agency
Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) [DOE - EM - WIPP]
Response Deadline
March 20, 2024, 6:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
Feb. 27, 2024, 3:34 p.m. EST (updated: April 9, 2024, 10:11 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
None
PSC
None
Place of Performance
United States
Source
SAM
On 2/27/24 Carlsbad Field Office issued Special Notice RFI_CBFO_Carbon_Pollution_Free for GENERATING CARBON POLLUTION-FREE ELECTRICITY ON THE WIPP SITE, NEAR CARLSBAD AND HOBBS, NEW MEXICO - Request for Information due 3/20/24.
Primary Contact
Name
Vanessa Lechon   Profile
Email
emcleanenergy@em.doe.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF > ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF > EM-CARLSBAD
FPDS Organization Code
8900-00029
Source Organization Code
100188174
Last Updated
March 20, 2025
Last Updated By
vanessa.lechon@cbfo.doe.gov
Archive Date
March 20, 2025