N--POWER LINE CARRIER SPARE PARTS
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 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified contractors for brand-name Powerline Carrier spare parts. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Responses are due by May 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not a request for proposal.
Scope of Work
WAPA is seeking sources capable of providing the following specific brand-name Powerline Carrier spares:
- Hubbel RFL RF-SP304707 UCC 4 SERIAL PORT EXTENDER (SDM-8400)
- Hubbel RFL RF-9508DA000000 9508D 50-WATT 9508 DIGITAL SINGLE SIDEBAND POWER LINE CARRIER 38-150VDC POWER SUPPLIES
- Hubbel RFL RF-SP304703 UCC V.35 CABLE HD26M TO DB35M
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Special Notice (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 3:00 PM Z
- Published: May 1, 2026, 4:39 PM Z
- Product Service Code: N059 (Installation Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components)
Submission Requirements
Interested entities should submit a response including:
- A cover page (max one page) with the entity's name, address, phone, email, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE code (if applicable), business size, and specific small business classification (e.g., small business, woman-owned, 8(a)).
- A brief Statement of Capabilities detailing how the company meets the requirements outlined in "Attachment 1 – List of Products."
Additional Notes
This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No cost or pricing information should be provided. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided. Responding to this Sources Sought notice is not a prerequisite for proposing on any subsequent RFQ.