Modernizing defense manufacturing power infrastructure, lowering facility carbon intensity, and securing 24/7 energy autonomy for critical ammunition production, Energy Resilience Partners LLC has been awarded a $99,660,705 firm-fixed-price contract. The major military construction project finances the construction of an advanced microgrid and combined heat and power (CHP) system at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | Energy Resilience Partners LLC |
| Award Date: | September 25, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $99,660,705 |
| Project: | Microgrid & Combined Heat and Power (CHP) System Construction |
| Location: | Independence, Missouri (Lake City Army Ammunition Plant) |
| Contract Number: | W912QR-26-C-A040 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This mission-critical energy security project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District. The Louisville District serves as a primary military construction execution center, leading defense infrastructure and energy resilience projects across the country. Lake City Army Ammunition Plant is a government-owned, contractor-operated facility responsible for manufacturing the vast majority of small-arms ammunition for the U.S. Armed Forces. Installing an integrated combined heat and power plant paired with a microgrid control network provides efficient baseload electricity and thermal energy for industrial processes, reduces operational costs, and ensures continuous, islanded manufacturing operations during commercial grid outages through mid-2029.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Headquartered in Belcourt, North Dakota, Energy Resilience Partners LLC is a specialized small business prime contractor focused on large-scale utility infrastructure, power generation systems, microgrid deployment, and energy resilience solutions for federal defense facilities. Bids were solicited via the internet with two competitive proposals received. Constructing combined heat and power systems requires installing high-efficiency gas turbines or reciprocating engines, waste heat recovery boilers (HRSG), high-voltage switchgear, microgrid controllers, and thermal distribution networks. Partnering specialized energy contractors with USACE electrical engineers strengthens national defense supply chain resilience against grid vulnerabilities.
