The Southwestern Power Administration, operating under the Department of Energy, focuses on the management and maintenance of electrical power transmission and distribution infrastructure. Its core mission involves the upkeep of the power grid, specifically through the procurement of high-voltage electrical equipment, transformer manufacturing, and the construction of power and communication lines.
Southwestern Power Administration is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Southwestern Power Administration has obligated $950,318, issued 4 awards, and worked with 4 contractors. Procurement is concentrated in Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, and Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Southwestern Power Administration, operating under the Department of Energy, focuses on the management and maintenance of electrical power transmission and distribution infrastructure. Its core mission involves the upkeep of the power grid, specifically through the procurement of high-voltage el...
The Southwestern Power Administration, operating under the Department of Energy, focuses on the management and maintenance of electrical power transmission and distribution infrastructure. Its core mission involves the upkeep of the power grid, specifically through the procurement of high-voltage electrical equipment, transformer manufacturing, and the construction of power and communication lines. Strategic priorities include the modernization of relay switchboards and protection systems, as well as the comprehensive facility management of substations and headquarters.
Procurement patterns center on heavy industrial electrical components and specialized construction services. The agency frequently acquires power distribution transformers, electrical apparatus, and fabricated structural metal. These technical requirements are balanced by recurring operational needs for facility maintenance, including landscaping, janitorial services, and hazardous waste disposal for transformer decommissioning. The agency also invests in digital infrastructure through custom computer programming and software licensing.
The agency primarily targets NAICS codes related to electrical equipment wholesaling, power line construction, and landscaping services. There is a strong preference for small business set-asides, indicating a commitment to utilizing SBA-certified vendors for a significant portion of its contracting requirements.
As a component of the Department of Energy, the agency manages a geographically dispersed network of substations and administrative offices, including locations in Tulsa, Doniphan, and Piggott. Its procurement structure utilizes a mix of solicitation-based awards and blanket purchasing agreements to maintain critical energy infrastructure.
Procurement Analytics
Where Southwestern Power Administration directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Southwestern Power Administration and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Recent Southwestern Power Administration Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.
