Request for Information - SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) RACKING

Request for Information
Tanana Chiefs Conference
Infrastructure Department – Energy Division
Date Issued: August 12, 2025

Tanana Chiefs Conference’s Energy Department has seven Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installations planned for construction in summer of 2026 in seven separate communities across rural Interior Alaska in: Tok, Fort Yukon, Ruby, Huslia, Minto, Grayling, and Venetie.

TCC will issue an RFP for solar and BESS construction, with selected contractors responsible for procuring modules and racking. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information so TCC can qualify and select what racking systems are to be purchased for these projects.

All racking systems must be fully compliant with current and applicable FEOC (Foreign Entity of Concern) regulations as defined under 42 U.S.C. § 18741(a)(5) and Section 48E of the Internal Revenue Code as amended by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the July 4, 2025, legislation.

Written FEOC compliance certification is not required for this RFI; we do request that vendors demonstrate their ability to comply. Evidence of compliance will be required prior to any purchase being made.

Below would be considered relevant supporting information:
– Manufacturer and parent company name(s)
– Country of origin for hardware, steel, & other material of the racking system
– Certification that no component was produced or materially assisted by an FEOC
– Supply chain documentation (e.g., bills of materials, traceability logs, and origin declarations)

Modules for the projects in Venetie and Fort Yukon require BABA compliance (Per 48 CFR 52.225). We are requesting confirmation if the vendor can meet these requirements.

Evidence of compliance will be required prior to any purchase being made. Below would be considered relevant supporting information:
– Certification of Domestic Manufacturing
– Steel, iron & manufactured products used in this project meet domestic content requirements
– The cost of domestic components if greater than 55%

Response Information
Vendor to supply the following information:
1. Pricing ($/W) for each project.
2. Vendor to provide specifications/data sheet, warranties, installation manual, etc.
3. Vendor to provide lead times for all materials.
4. Vendor must provide acknowledgement of ability to provide certification to FEOC compliance and BABA/Buy American compliance.
5. Vendor to provide sufficient information regarding shipping in order to estimate number of containers required and calculate freight costs.

Interested parties must submit a written response by Friday, September 5th 2025 at 5 p.m. AKT. All Question and Responses must be sent via E-mail to the email addresses listed below:
Attention: Edward Dellamary
Email: edward.dellamary@tananachiefs.org