Aluminum Bus Conductor Supply (Schedule 80 & 6063-T6)

The contract calls for the supply of aluminum bus sections in 3-inch and 4-inch diameters, each 40 feet long, fabricated from 6063-T6 aluminum alloy with a heavier Schedule 80 wall thickness to meet demanding electrical load requirements in high-stress environments. The material specification ensures high strength, durability, and conductivity suitable for critical power distribution applications, with the Schedule 80 wall thickness providing enhanced structural integrity under mechanical and thermal loads. This is a subcontract under the SBA set-aside category, indicating the award is reserved for small business concerns, and it falls under NAICS code 332439 for other aluminum product manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on August 6, 2026, with responses due by August 20, 2026, and the contracting organization is the Department of Energy’s Western Upper Great Plains Region, though no specific place of performance or point of contact is listed. The procurement is managed through FedConnect, with the associated link provided for bidder access, and no set-aside description beyond SBA is provided, meaning the eligibility criteria align with standard Small Business Administration guidelines for subcontracting opportunities. All delivered components must meet the stringent material and dimensional specifications to ensure compatibility and performance in the recipient’s electrical infrastructure.