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

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

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

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.