SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - IDIQ Contract for Wood Crossarms and Braces
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) is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses for a potential Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This opportunity involves providing wood crossarms and braces in accordance with detailed specifications and drawings. WAPA is assessing industry capabilities and the potential for a small business set-aside. Responses are due by May 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST.
Purpose & Scope
WAPA aims to establish an IDIQ contract for the supply of wood crossarms and braces, with orders issued on an as-needed basis. Deliveries will be made to various WAPA facilities across the Upper Great Plains, Desert Southwest, and Rocky Mountain Regions. This Sources Sought notice is specifically for market research to determine the availability of qualified small business concerns and to inform the appropriate acquisition strategy.
Key Requirements & Technical Specifications
Bidders must be capable of providing products that meet stringent technical specifications. These include:
- Material: Glued laminated and solid-sawn crossarms and braces, primarily Pacific Coast Douglas Fir.
- Treatment: Incising and treatment with preservatives like Pentachlorophenol and copper naphthenate, adhering to specific retention and penetration depths.
- Quality Control: Compliance with industry standards such as ANSI, AITC, and AWPA, including required treatment and preservative tests.
- Design: Adherence to detailed specifications and diagrams for transmission line suspension structures (e.g., 115kV, 138kV, 161kV, 230kV), covering dimensions, drilling, assembly, and hardware (e.g., galvanization per ASTM A153).
- Logistics: Ability to deliver to numerous specified sites across multiple regions, with requirements for proper storage, handling, and transport to prevent damage.
Response Requirements
Interested firms should provide:
- Company name, UEI, and CAGE code.
- Business size and socioeconomic status under NAICS 321213.
- A brief description of capability and experience with similar wood products.
- Indication of manufacturer, distributor, or reseller status.
- Relevant past performance or recent similar contracts.
- Confirmation of ability to meet all attached specifications, drawings, and delivery requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ
- Set-Aside: None specified (potential small business set-aside under consideration)
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 3:00 PM MST
- Published: May 6, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding.