H--MICROWAVE TOWER INSPECTION SERVICES
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 this Sources Sought Notice for Microwave Tower Inspection Services. This is to identify small business firms capable of providing comprehensive inspection and maintenance on guyed and self-supported microwave towers across its Desert Southwest, Rocky Mountain, Sierra Nevada, and Upper Great Plains regions. Responses are due by April 16, 2026, at 9:00 am EDT.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves providing comprehensive inspection and maintenance services for guyed and self-supported microwave towers. The work will be performed across four WAPA regions: Desert Southwest (DSW), Rocky Mountain (RMR), Sierra Nevada (SNR), and Upper Great Plains (UGP). Detailed requirements are outlined in the WAPA PWS Draft (Attachment 1) and supporting exhibits.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Special Notice)
- Set-Aside: Intended for a Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS: 541350 Building Inspection Services, with a size standard of $11.5M
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, 9:00 am EDT
- Published: April 2, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The information gathered will be used for market research (FAR Part 10) to determine the availability and capabilities of small business firms and to inform the Government's decision on the business type for a potential future Request for Quote (RFQ).
Additional Notes
Interested parties should submit a response including:
- A cover page (max one page) with entity name, address, phone, email, UEI, CAGE code, and specific small business classification.
- A brief Statement of Capabilities detailing how the company meets the requirements in Attachment 1 - WAPA PWS Draft.
No cost or pricing information should be provided. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Submissions must be emailed to suryaty@wapa.gov.