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OCS Catenary/Messenger Wire Supplier

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Response Deadline11/13/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves the supply of Bz alloy stranded wire for prime contractors working on California High-Speed Rail Authority projects, specifically for performance in Wasco. The scope of work requires the manufacture of 65mm² Bz wire consisting of 37 strands with a 1.5mm diameter, produced without splices. All materials must be delivered as completed spools or drums of catenary wire. The supplier must ensure strict adherence to technical specifications including SNCF reference 0.841.4210 and IGTE 21461/200012, as well as compliance with IEC 63190:2023 and EN 50182:2001 standards. Additionally, the contract mandates full compliance with Buy America requirements under 49 U.S.C § 22905. The response deadline for this opportunity is November 13, 2026.

General Info

Supply of Bz alloy stranded wire for California High-Speed Rail by November 2026.

Agency

California High-Speed Rail Authority

NAICS

335931 - Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Wasco, CA, 93280, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of HSR26-28.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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OCS Copper Conductors

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineNov 13

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11/13/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 16 days

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AgencyCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority

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Supplies Bz alloy stranded wire for prime contractors on California High-Speed Rail Authority projects. Manufactures 65mm² Bz (37 strand, 1.5mm Dia) wire without splices per SNCF reference 0.841.4210 and IGTE 21461/200012. Must meet IEC 63190:2023, EN 50182:2001, and Buy America (49 U.S.C § 22905) standards. Delivers completed spools/drums of catenary wire.

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