H--MICROWAVE TOWER INSPECTION SERVICES
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for Microwave Tower Inspection Services. This notice aims to identify small business firms capable of providing comprehensive inspection and maintenance for guyed and self-supported microwave towers across WAPA's Desert Southwest, Rocky Mountain, Sierra Nevada, and Upper Great Plains regions. Responses are due April 16, 2026, at 9:00 am EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing comprehensive inspection and maintenance services for guyed and self-supported microwave towers. The work will be performed in the following regions:
- Desert Southwest Region (DSW)
- Rocky Mountain Region (RMR)
- Sierra Nevada Region (SNR)
- Upper Great Plains Region (UGP) Detailed requirements are outlined in Attachment 1 – WAPA PWS Draft, supported by Exhibit 1 (Contract Discrepancy Report), Exhibit 2 (WAPA Communications Tower Inspection Report Form), and Exhibit 3 (Point of Contacts Submittal Addresses).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (NOT a Request for Proposal)
- Set-Aside: Small Business set-aside
- NAICS: 541350 Building Inspection Services, with a size standard of $11.5M
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, at 9:00 am EDT
- Published: April 2, 2026
Evaluation
This is a market survey to identify potential sources capable of performing the required effort. Information gathered will be used to determine the business type for a future Request for Quote (RFQ). No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit:
- A cover page (no longer than one page) including: entity's name, address, phone, email, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE code, and business size. Specify small business classification (e.g., small business, woman-owned, veteran-owned, 8(a), HUB Zone).
- A brief Statement of Capabilities detailing how the company meets requirements in Attachment 1 - WAPA PWS Draft.
Additional Notes
- No cost or pricing information should be provided.
- Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged.
- No feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions.
- Responding to this Sources Sought is not mandatory to be eligible for a subsequent RFQ.
- All responses must be emailed to suryaty@wapa.gov.