Electrical Safety Training Program Development Project
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Desert Southwest (DSW) Region is issuing a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought for an Electrical Safety Training Program Development Project. This is market research to identify qualified vendors capable of developing a customized electrical safety training program for WAPA employees. Responses are due June 5, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
WAPA seeks to develop a customized and impactful electrical safety training presentation for its employees who access substation facilities. The training aims to enhance safety culture, ensure consistent application of safety protocols, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and WAPA-specific regulations, focusing on preventing accidents and minimizing risks in substation settings. The program will be a digital training presentation incorporating a blended learning approach (photos, videos).
Key curriculum topics include:
- Safe/Unsafe Contact identification
- Voltage Awareness, Minimum Approach Distances (MADs), Arc Flash Boundaries
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage, Electrical Contact hazards
- Induced Voltage and Current dangers, Step-and-Touch Potential hazards
- Control Room Hazards, Trip and Fall Hazards, Emergency Preparedness
The training must adhere to OSHA Standards (1910.269), NESC, NEC, and WAPA-Specific Directives. The target audience includes all WAPA Federal employees requiring access to substation facilities.
Deliverables
A customized digital training presentation. WAPA will receive full rights and a perpetual license for employee education.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (market research). Interested vendors should advise on business size; the small business size standard for NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) is $15.0 million.
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, by electronic delivery.
- Published: May 28, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit:
- Business size
- Point of contact information
- Capability statement
- Past performance
Submissions are by electronic delivery only to reyeswiltz@wapa.gov. This is for market research; a subsequent solicitation may be published. All offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration.