Insulator, Suspension

Nashville Electric Service is soliciting 6,300 polymer suspension insulators rated at 25 kilovolts with a 15,000-pound ultimate strength rating, featuring galvanized steel or iron end fittings with clevis and eye/tongue connections, under a 12-month blanket purchase order running from September 2026 through August 2027. Deliveries are scheduled for 525 units per month, beginning the first week of each month, with an additional 1,050-unit emergency stock requirement equivalent to two months of supply held locally within the NES service territory in Nashville, Tennessee. This emergency stock must be available for 24/7 pickup and must be replenished immediately after any withdrawal. Only insulators from approved manufacturers and specific part numbers—including ARP25SKCE-S, SEDIVERODI-15-70-28, ALUMA-FODEI25/35, HENDRIXDEINS25, PEAKDEMCDI-DS-35, MACLEANDS-25M, and VICTOR8225—are eligible; no alternate brands or substitutions are permitted. Electrical performance must be functionally equivalent to two 10-inch porcelain bells, and mechanical specifications must strictly adhere to the described requirements. Offers must be submitted exclusively via the Vendor Web Portal by 2:00 PM local time on July 28, 2026, and only pre-approved vendors are eligible to bid. The contract does not specify unit pricing or total value, and award is likely based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, with emphasis on compliance, local inventory, and reliable delivery. Inspection and acceptance occur at designated NES service centers or the vendor’s approved local warehouse, with the government responsible for evaluation against technical specifications. No formal FAR clauses, packaging requirements, invoicing procedures, payment details, or socioeconomic certifications are included, and no formal contracting officer or technical representative is designated beyond the procurement contact, Tiffany Caruthers. Delivery locations may change with advance notice, and failure to maintain emergency stock or meet delivery schedules may result in termination of the remainder of the order.