Special Topic - Flexible Fuel “Flex Fuel” Power Generation SAM.gov Link: BACKGROUND: The Department of the Air Force (DAF) seeks innovative multi-fuel power generation technology solutions that provide on-site back-up power resilient, economical, and potentially clean to enhance DAF installation energy resilience. See problem Attachment 1 – Problem Statement (detailed below) for more details. WARNING: DO NOT SUBMIT VIA THIS PAGE: This Special Topic Opportunity Page provides the content requirements and instructions for your submission. The actual submission, however, will be made through the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace Opportunity Page located here. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A SOLUTION AGAINST THIS SPECIAL TOPIC: Submissions for this Special Topic will only be accepted via the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace Opportunity Page located here. After navigating to the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace Opportunity Page, click on the “Start My Response” button on the left-hand bottom of the page to begin the correct submission workflow. If you select the "Start My Response" button from any page other than the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace Opportunity Page, the submission workflow will be missing required fields such as: (1) Strategic Focus Area; (2) Technology Readiness Level; (3) Related Keywords; and (4) Video Upload Link. If you find that the submission workflow is missing these fields, please exit the workflow and navigate to the correct submission workflow located on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace Opportunity Page. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: The submission process for this Special Topic consists of four steps: · Step I – Video pitch submission through the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace Opportunity page. · Step II – Video submissions are assessed in accordance with the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace (TSM) assessment process and rubric. o Submissions will only be accepted via the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace Opportunity Page located here. After navigating to the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace Opportunity Page, click on the “Start My Response” button on the left-hand bottom of the page to begin the submission workflow. o Under the field for Strategic Focus Area within the submission workflow, select “Special Topics". o To identify that your video submission is being submitted against the “Flexible Fuel “Flex Fuel” Power Generation” TSM Special Topic, the Title of your submission should start with “DAF Flex Fuel” and then continue with your specific title (e.g., DAF Flex Fuel: Quix13 Software Solution). o For the content of the video submission, all submissions must adhere to the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace guidelines and submission instructions (detailed within Section 7 of the TSM Announcement available here). As identified within the TSM Announcement, there are five required content elements that each video submission must address. The Five elements are: (1) Identification of the Problem(s) Addressed • The problem statement has already been defined, it is recommended that minimal time be spent on problem identification within the video submission. (2) Description of the technology or service solution and its application to the problem(s) identified. The below should be covered as part of element 2: • Technical: Identify your proposed solution’s approach to address the following: o Onsite stationary asset capable of integrating with existing U.S. Government and utility infrastructure o Capable of operating with multiple gaseous fuel feedstocks of various purities, including at least one conventional fossil fuel o Size range: 100 kW – 1MW  the ideal capacity for an initial prototype of 230Kw~460 kW. o Capacity factor: <30% o Must be able to seamlessly switch fuel sources with low to zero downtime o Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (3) Potential impact of the solution if adopted by DoD • Examples: Provide case studies or examples detailing how your proposed solution will address the problem statement and technical specifications required by this open call. (4) Differentiation from other technology and service solutions which address the same or similar problem(s) (5) Pricing Model • Financing: o Provide details on plans for fully financing (100%) the prototype with DAF providing land, site control, and access to an installation’s facilities for the prototype project. o Develop a comprehensive business model that allows your company to act as either a partner, prime contractor or a subcontractor, providing a holistic solution. This model should apply a successful prototype to alternative strategies, including contractor or third-party ownership, operation, and various payment structures. Additionally, it may integrate other additional facilities. This model could encompass traditional government generator purchase, ownership, operation, and maintenance. It could also explore technology and third-party financing solutions and subcontractors to enhance resilience and optimize system performance. · Step III – Solutions are assessed as awardable / non-awardable in accordance with the TSM assessment process and scoring rubric; and · Step IV - The Government may elect to conduct negotiations with, one, some, all or none of the entities whose video submissions are determined awardable. NOTE ON POTENTIAL FUTURE ACTIVITIES: If a flexible fuel power generation solution is technically and economically feasible, the prototype project may be considered for broader implementation by the DAF. PROBLEM STATEMENT: Flexible Fuel “Flex Fuel” Power Generation The Department of the Air Force (DAF) seeks to prototype an innovative technical solution for on-site backup power generation that increases system availability, increases fuel flexibility, decreases costs, and reduces operations and maintenance requirements compared to incumbent systems. The intent of this request is to identify technological solutions through a prototype solution utilizing 10 USC 4022, “Authority of the Department of Defense to carry out certain prototype projects,” that can operate using multiple fuel types, thus diversifying fuel supply and future-proofing backup generation assets against a rapidly changing energy sector. Desired Solution Features: Desired technology features include the following attributes and capabilities: • Onsite stationary asset capable of integrating with existing U.S. Government and utility infrastructure • Capable of operating with multiple gaseous fuel feedstocks of various purities, including at least one conventional fossil fuel • Size range: 100 kW – 1MW o the ideal capacity for an initial prototype of 230Kw~460 kW. • Capacity factor: <30% • Must be able to seamlessly switch fuel sources with low to zero downtime • Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

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The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) in conjunction with its marketplace manager, the Applied Research Institute (ARI), is initiating a Monthly Collection Period for solutions providers to upload videos into the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.