Market Survey - Microgrid - United States Army Garrison (USAG) Ansbach; Bavaria, Germany – Katterbach Kaserne

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a market survey for a Design‑Bid‑Build microgrid construction project at Katterbach Kaserne, USAG Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany. The contract will deliver a fully islandable, black‑start capable microgrid that includes solar PV generation (500 kW‑1.5 MW), diesel generators (0.5‑2.5 MW), a battery energy storage system (2‑10 MWh), associated switchgear, duct banks, and a microgrid controller. The effort is estimated at 743 calendar days with a total cost range of $25 M‑$100 M. Interested firms (including all small‑business categories) must submit a capability statement via an online survey by 2:00 PM ET on 09 Oct 2026. The solicitation is a Sources‑Sought (information‑gathering) notice, not a binding RFP. • Design‑Bid‑Build delivery for a resilient military microgrid. • Required subsystems: diesel generators, PV array, BESS, switchgear, duct bank, communications, and control system. • Contract length: ~2 years (743 days). • Estimated budget: $25‑100 M. • Small‑business participation required (minimum 15 % self‑performance). • Submission method: online survey only; no formal proposal required at this stage.