59--20,000 LB Porcelain Insulators

The Western Area Power Administration's Upper Great Plains Montana Maintenance Office is seeking to procure 1,100 porcelain insulators that meet specific technical requirements, including a 20,000-pound mechanical and electrical strength, compliance with ANSI Class 52-3 standards, and a chocolate color. This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, meaning only small business entities are eligible to submit responses. Interested parties are invited to submit their bids electronically via email or by fax as indicated in the solicitation. The solicitation, identified by the number DE-RQ65-05WE70404 and posted in late July 2005, is currently in the presolicitation phase, indicating that the agency is preparing to receive offers but has not yet awarded the contract. The procurement adheres to the Federal Acquisition Regulation’s guidelines for small business participation under FAR 19.5. Although specific location details and agency names are not provided, the opportunity is publicly accessible through the federal government’s contracting portal.