U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sets Up $2B Pipeline for Energy Resilience Projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has established a $2 billion contract to accelerate energy resilience improvements across military installations, positioning the Department of War to rapidly deploy critical infrastructure projects over the next decade.

The Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) enables 14 pre-qualified firms to compete for individual Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP) projects as they're identified, streamlining the procurement process.

Rather than running a full competition for each project, the Army Corps can issue task orders to the pre-qualified pool, cutting procurement time while maintaining competitive bidding among the awarded contractors.

The 14 firms include major design-bid-build contractors Parsons, Hensel Phelps, Tutor Perini and Honeywell International, along with five small business joint ventures and five other firms.

“Energy resilience is not just an infrastructure priority; it is a mission imperative,” said Martin Boson, president, Engineered Systems for Parsons. The company provides smart grid technologies, resilient microgrids and robust cybersecurity frameworks.

“Through ERCIP, we look forward to delivering integrated, cyber-secure energy solutions that improve installation readiness today while supporting the Department’s long-term modernization and resilience objectives,” Boson said.

Funding the Military’s Energy Transformation

ERCIP is a Defense-Wide Military Construction Program that funds projects designed to improve energy resilience, enhance security, and reduce energy costs at military installations.

The Army Corps of Engineers has administered the program since 2022. Under the current structure, USACE’s Louisville District leads program and construction contract management, while the Huntsville Engineering Center validates project designs before they receive funding.

Other USACE geographic districts support projects with planning, design reviews and on-site construction oversight for projects within their regions.

ERCIP finances projects that improve:

• Energy resilience and security, including microgrids, battery energy storage systems, solar installations and backup generation.
• Energy and water conservation, such as facility modernization, electrical infrastructure hardening, water resilience systems and energy conservation upgrades.
• Cost savings by reducing utility consumption and operational expenses.

The program has financed a number of microgrids, including installations at U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach in Germany, Camp Arifjan in Kuwait and Fort Cavazos in Texas.

The MOTC contract runs through April 2036, with a three-year base period and seven one-year options.