61--Battery and Charger Installation – Desert Southwes

The contract awards the installation of batteries and chargers across substations and microwave sites within the Desert Southwest Region of the Western Area Power Administration, centered in Phoenix, Arizona. The work supports critical power systems infrastructure by enhancing energy storage and backup capabilities at key operational locations, ensuring reliability and resilience of regional power delivery systems. Performance will occur at multiple unspecified sites throughout the region, with all work coordinated through the Western Area Power Administration’s Desert Southwest Region office located in Phoenix. The solicitation number is 89503126QWA000399, classified under NAICS code 335910 for Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, indicating the technical nature of the equipment being installed. The contract was posted on May 15, 2026, and the primary point of contact is Timothy Robert Kramer, reachable via email at kramer@wapa.gov or phone at 602-605-2685. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning the contract is open to all eligible vendors regardless of business size or demographic classification. All deliverables must meet federal power infrastructure standards and be completed in alignment with the operational needs of the Department of Energy’s regional power systems.