EHV LINEMAN ROPE ACCESS TRAINING: WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION DESERT SOUTHWEST REGION

The Western Area Power Administration, under the Department of Energy, is forecasting a training contract focused on EHV Lineman Rope Access for its Desert Southwest Region. The effort is categorized under NAICS code 611430, indicating it relates to educational services, specifically specialized vocational training for high-voltage power line personnel. The training is intended to enhance the skills of linemen in rope access techniques critical for safely performing maintenance and repairs on high-voltage transmission infrastructure in remote or challenging terrain. There is no specified solicitation number or set-aside type, suggesting this is a preliminary forecast to inform potential vendors of an upcoming procurement opportunity. The contract does not yet include a defined place of performance, city, state, or postal information, but it will likely support operations within the Desert Southwest Region served by the agency. Point of contact for small business inquiries is provided through two Small Business Program Managers, indicating a strong emphasis on engagement with small business participants in the training services market. The forecast was posted in August 2026, giving vendors advance notice to prepare proposals ahead of the formal solicitation.