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On October 17, 2014, the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) issued a solicitation for the construction and operation of large-scale solar and wind projects at the Fort Hood military base. Fort Hood is the largest active military duty post in the U.S., located approximately 60 miles north of Austin, Texas.

The RFP, which is the latest renewable energy project under the landmark $7 billion Multiple-Award Task Order Contract overseen by the U.S. Army Office of Energy Initiatives (previously discussed here), seeks one or more energy development firms to build, own and operate renewable energy capacity capable of servicing 100% of Fort Hood electrical energy requirements – where peak energy demand is approximately 110 MW. The RFP contemplates a fixed price contract for up to 29 years with minimum annual production of 30 GWh from on-site solar resources and 200 GWh from off-site wind resources, with excess generation from off-site resources available for contractor use (subject to the government’s first right of refusal to purchase). All necessary facilities will be constructed, owned, operated, and maintained by the contractor for the duration of the contract, and the government will retain a purchase option at its expiration or early termination. The scale of the project demonstrates the Federal Government’s continued emphasis on expanded onsite use and development of renewable energy resources (discussed here, here, and here).

For a list of additional projects and opportunities under the MATOC, follow the link.

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Photo of David J. Ginsberg David J. Ginsberg

David Ginsberg is a partner and member of the Steering Committee of Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group and resident in the firm’s Los Angeles office. David leads the firm’s State and Local Practice and in this role, assists clients with: (1) reviewing…

David Ginsberg is a partner and member of the Steering Committee of Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group and resident in the firm’s Los Angeles office. David leads the firm’s State and Local Practice and in this role, assists clients with: (1) reviewing state and local opportunities (e.g., RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs); (2) participating in face-to-face (or virtual) negotiations with his government counterparts relating to contractual terms and conditions; (3) state and local level bid protests that arise in connection with a procurement; and (4) assessing ongoing contract performance issues that arise in information technology, infrastructure, and health care contracts. Should any disputes result from contract performance, David leverages this experience in order to lead clients successfully through the disputes process.

Photo of Steve McBrady Steve McBrady

Steve McBrady is a partner and co-chair of Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group. He also serves as a member of the firm’s Finance and Strategic Growth Committees, where he has played a leading role in expanding client service offerings throughout the U.S.…

Steve McBrady is a partner and co-chair of Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group. He also serves as a member of the firm’s Finance and Strategic Growth Committees, where he has played a leading role in expanding client service offerings throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

In recent years, Steve has received the National Law Journal’s “Winning Litigator” award as a lawyer who has “tackled some of the most widely watched cases of the year,” as well as the “D.C. Trailblazer” award, recognizing lawyers who have “made significant marks on the practice.” In 2018, he was named “Government Contracts MVP” by Law360.

Photo of Matthew B. Welling Matthew B. Welling

Matthew B. Welling is a partner in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office, where he practices in the firm’s Privacy & Cybersecurity and Energy groups. Matthew has a deep technical background that he leverages to represent clients in a wide range of counseling…

Matthew B. Welling is a partner in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office, where he practices in the firm’s Privacy & Cybersecurity and Energy groups. Matthew has a deep technical background that he leverages to represent clients in a wide range of counseling and regulatory matters. His experience includes cybersecurity and privacy incident response, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and the development of corporate policies and procedures, such as incident response plans. Matthew has a diverse background in M&A and other corporate transactional issues, with specific recent experience with technology transactions, cybersecurity issues, and critical infrastructure project development.