AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH FOR WATERTOWN SUBSTATION

The Western Area Power Administration, under the U.S. Department of Energy, is forecasting a procurement for an Automatic Transfer Switch to be installed at the Watertown Substation in South Dakota. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 335313, indicating it involves the manufacturing of electrical lighting and wiring equipment. The contract is designated as a small business set-aside, prioritizing participation from small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. The solicitation is currently a forecast and has not been officially released, with the posted date indicating it was published in July 2026 for future action. No specific solicitation number has been assigned yet, and the exact delivery location details, including city and zip code, are not provided, though the place of performance is confirmed to be in South Dakota. The point of contact for small business inquiries includes two Small Business Program Managers reachable via email at tetrault@wapa.gov and setzel@wapa.gov. Interested parties should monitor official channels for the formal solicitation release.