HUGHES OR EQUAL TO LINE HARDWARE FOR HINTON IA

The contract solicitation, numbered 89503426QWA001279, issued by the Western Area Power Administration under the Department of Energy’s Western Upper Great Plains Region, seeks the procurement of line hardware for use at the Virgil Fodness Substation in Tea, SD, with delivery FOB Destination to Hinton, IA. It is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 321215, exclusively available to small business concerns, with offers due by June 22, 2026, at 1400 Central Daylight Time. The solicitation requires the supply of 161kV solid sawn vee braces and x-brace assemblies, specifically referencing Hughes Bros. No. 2121-17-02 or equal, along with associated fittings and hardware as detailed in engineering drawings DWG 6129 and related specifications. Materials must conform to ASTM A36 for steel components and be galvanized per ASTM A123 after fabrication, with wood holes bored 1/8 inch larger than bolt diameters and plate holes 1/16 inch larger and untapped. The contract incorporates key Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including 52.212-4, 52.212-3, 52.212-5, 52.203-13, 52.203-17, and 52.203-19, mandating ethical conduct, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on restrictive internal confidentiality agreements. All offers must include the offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, compliance with Buy American requirements, and representations regarding ownership, covered telecommunications equipment, and exclusion status in SAM. Proposals must address all solicitation terms and remain firm for 60 days after the due date. The government intends to award without discussions, though it reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary, reject all offers in the public interest, or accept a non-lowest bid. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with payment governed by the Prompt Payment Act. Delivery schedules must be coordinated with Gavin Lammers and the Contracting Officer at least three workdays in advance, with shipments restricted to weekdays between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Packaging must follow commercial best practices, and each shipment must include documentation identifying