The Western-upper Great Plains Region of the Department of Energy focuses on the maintenance, construction, and modernization of electrical power transmission and distribution infrastructure. Its core mission involves the procurement of critical grid components, including high-voltage breakers, transformers, and switchgear, alongside the upkeep of communication sites and repeater stations.
Western-Upper Great Plains Region is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Western-Upper Great Plains Region has obligated $26,909,406, issued 29 awards, and worked with 26 contractors. It currently has 6 open contract opportunities. Procurement is concentrated in Hardware Manufacturing, All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, and Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Western-upper Great Plains Region of the Department of Energy focuses on the maintenance, construction, and modernization of electrical power transmission and distribution infrastructure. Its core mission involves the procurement of critical grid components, including high-voltage breakers, tran...
The Western-upper Great Plains Region of the Department of Energy focuses on the maintenance, construction, and modernization of electrical power transmission and distribution infrastructure. Its core mission involves the procurement of critical grid components, including high-voltage breakers, transformers, and switchgear, alongside the upkeep of communication sites and repeater stations. Strategic priorities emphasize the reliability of the electrical grid through the acquisition of power line structures, specialized wiring, and the structural maintenance of communication towers and facility roofing.
Procurement patterns center on the acquisition of electrical equipment and component manufacturing, specifically targeting power distribution hardware, transformers, and current-carrying wiring devices. The agency frequently procures industrial hardware, engineered wood members for utility poles, and specialized measuring instruments for electrical signals. Contract vehicles include combined solicitations and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreements for recurring materials like wood crossarms and braces.
The agency primarily targets NAICS categories related to electrical equipment manufacturing and power line construction. There is a strong preference for Small Business Administration (SBA) set-asides, with additional utilization of 8(a) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) programs to diversify its vendor base.
Operating as a regional entity under the Department of Energy, this organization manages infrastructure across a broad geographic area, as evidenced by projects in Montana and North Dakota. Its operational scope encompasses both the technical engineering of power systems and the general facility maintenance of its regional sites.
Procurement Analytics
Where Western-Upper Great Plains Region directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Western-Upper Great Plains Region and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Recent Western-Upper Great Plains Region Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.
