Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Latin America and Caribbean District is conducting market research for the Freedom Connection Natural Gas Pipeline project in Puerto Rico. The effort is a Sources‑Sought, Request for Information (RFI) aimed at gauging interest and capability of small‑business firms (including HUBZone, 8(a), women‑owned, veteran‑owned, etc.) for a future design‑bid‑build contract to construct a 4.2‑mile, 20‑inch natural gas pipeline that will feed the Palo Seco Power Plant from the San Juan LNG terminal. No contract will be awarded from this RFI; responses are for planning only and will not be compensated.
• Project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy to improve Puerto Rico’s northern power‑grid resilience.
• Estimated construction magnitude: $25 M – $100 M.
• Anticipated award: Q2 FY 2027; performance period 365 calendar days from notice to proceed.
• Scope includes materials procurement, site work, trenchless (HDD) and open‑cut pipeline installation, valve and pig‑launcher stations, delegated design tasks, testing/commissioning, and site restoration.
• Required submission: 10‑page capability statement (plus optional marketing material) by 10:00 AM AST, 24 Sep 2026, emailed to Angel J. Martinez and Meranda R. Booth.
• Target firms: small businesses meeting any of the listed socioeconomic categories.
• NAICS 237120 – Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction.