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28 Aug

Department of Veterans Affairs Awards US2 and Southland Energy ESPC IDIQ Contract

Utility Systems Solutions, Inc. (US2), in partnership with Southland Energy, announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded the team a new Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC). The award places the US2–Southland team among a select group of four SDVOSB–large business teams chosen to support the VA through this nationwide energy and infrastructure program.

Through this contract, US2 and Southland Energy will be positioned to help VA medical centers across the country meet mandated energy reduction and resilience goals, strengthen vital infrastructure, and enhance energy security. The ESPC program is designed not only to reduce energy consumption and improve facility performance, but also to elevate the quality of care and comfort for veterans and their families in VA hospitals and medical campuses nationwide.

“We are honored to work alongside the Department of Veterans Affairs to advance energy efficiency, bolster system reliability, and support the mission of delivering exceptional care to America’s veterans,” stated Benji Brosch, President and CFO of US2, and Nello Tortora, Director of Federal Programs for Southland Energy. “With our combined experience in performance-based energy solutions, engineering, construction, and facility services, our team is well equipped to deliver meaningful improvements while reducing energy costs.”

About US2

Established in 2005, US2 provides national construction, energy conservation, and maintenance services for Federal agencies, with deep expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) system upgrades. The company has completed more than $100M in Federal prime contracts and offers specialized capabilities in steam system monitoring, providing remote monitoring across 17 Federal facilities nationwide.

About Southland

Southland Energy, a division of Southland Industries, is a full-service energy solutions provider known for its design-build-operate-maintain approach. With certified energy professionals and diverse financing strategies, the company delivers guaranteed performance-based solutions that reduce energy consumption and improve long-term facility operations.