Defense Energy Consortium (DECo) - Consortium Management Organization (CMO)
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is seeking a Consortium Management Organization (CMO) to establish the Defense Energy Consortium (DECo), a public-private partnership focused on enhancing energy resilience at DAF installations worldwide using private capital. The CMO will be responsible for fully financing projects, building a membership base of financiers, small businesses, and non-traditional contractors, and negotiating a novel Consortium Management Agreement (CMA) with DAF. Performance will occur at DAF installations globally, including locations in Germany, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and other host nations. No specific budget amounts are provided, as DECo will rely solely on private financing rather than appropriated funds. The CMO must conduct due diligence at its own expense, including obtaining funding commitments and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international laws.