NV Energy is the owner of the transmission line. T&D Power, a contracting company owned by MasTec, is the general contractor.

The $4.2B project intends to connect the Las Vegas Valley with the Reno area to create a flow of energy from rural solar farms to urban areas.

The Department of the Interior estimated the transmission line could move roughly 4,000MW, which is enough energy to power roughly 4.8 million homes. The clean energy project is expected to bring thousands of jobs to the Silver State.

While much of the 472-mile development has yet to commence construction, NV Energy has begun on four substations and the transmission line to connect Las Vegas with the Amargosa Valley.

The project has also sparked lawsuits surrounding related solar farm projects. If all goes to plan, Greenlink West is expected to come online in May 2027. (NVBEX: June 3; July 17)

Department of Defense Concerns

Concerns stem from NV Energy’s intent to build more than 24 transmission towers in DOD-restricted areas. The transmission towers could cause safety risks for nearby military operations and the Nevada Test and Training Range, according to the Nellis Air Force Base.

The Nellis Air Force Base went on to say the NTTR holds more than 25,000 missions and 32,000 flight hours on a yearly basis. Representatives from NV Energy said the concerns surround aviation safety lights on the proposed towers.

Public documents filed under the National Environmental Policy Act show NV Energy considered various alternative routes that would not pass through areas with restricted airspace. The current route was selected to avoid AngloGold Ashanti’s planned gold exploration area.

Notably, towers near the restricted areas are in the early stages of the Federal Aviation Administration’s obstruction analysis.

Officials with NV Energy and the NTTR have been discussing the project since April 2021. According to representatives of the Nellis Air Force Base, the Air Force is actively working with the Bureau of Land Management to create a mitigation agreement and liability waiver.

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The project includes thedesign and construction of a 79.3KSF Aircraft Maintenance Facility hangar, as well as a 4.4KSF covered Aerospace Ground Equipment storage yard. Also included is a 204SF hazardous material storage area and 100.2KSF of airfield pavements. Construction is estimated to cost between $100M and $250M.

The AMF and AGE Storage Yard will make use of security fences, gates and electronic security systems. These features will allow the implementation of Intrusion Detection Systems, Access Control Systems, Closed Circuit Television and security lighting.

The selected team will also need to work on site preparation aspects. This includes taking into account a storm water management system, electrical plan, airfield lighting, communications center, water/sewer utilities, utility connection fees, fire detection systems and suppression systems.

The mission-essential facilities will feature emergency generators and connecting fuel tanks with automatic transfer switches.

AMF Hangar

The AMF hangar will consist of two flow-thru hangar bays. The bays will feature horizontal sliding pocket doors and are to make use of a reinforced concrete foundation, floor slabs, structural steel frames, metal panels with a brick veneer exterior and a standing seam metal roof system.

The hangar bays are to make use of anti-skid hangar floor coating and are to have a water sprinkler fire suppression system. They will also have aircraft static grounding points and require proper exhaust and ventilation systems to operate aircraft vehicles inside the hangar.

Intrusion detection systems and cybersecurity measures are to be installed as safety measures. It will also feature security sensors and alarms to meet all DoD security requirements.

Pavements are to be designed to cater to airplanes and will use concrete hangar access aprons, apron access taxiways and paved shoulders.

AGE Storage Yard

The AGE Storage Yard is to consist of a concrete foundation, structural steel frame, overhead cover with LED lighting, and shore electrical power.

Submittal Details

The presolicitation for Phase II was released on May 8, 2025. The solicitation will be issued approximately 15-30 days from the presolicitation date.

Once the solicitation is issued, there will be a minimum of 30 days for teams to submit proposals. The solicitation will list the official dates upon its issuance. It will be posted here.

Due to the nature of the solicitation, it will be restricted. Offerors are required to contact designated points of contact to request access to solicitation documents. Only eligible and vetted parties are to gain access to the documents.

Phase One Underway

Phase One of the project was originally procured by the DoD on April 23, 2024. It was comprised of the construction of a 47.9KSF Squadron Operations facility as well as a 55.6KSF Aircraft Operations Facility. The AOF consisted of multiple hangar bays. Both buildings made use of similar security systems. According to sam.gov, the design-build contract was awarded to Korte Construction Company in the amount of $144.7M. According to an email statement from Dominic Pebenito, USACE, no further information will be provided regarding Phase I or Phase II beyond what is publicly available online.

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