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Sources Sought - KY1A Bushing Replacement, Western Area Power Administration, Sierra Nevada Region
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The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Sierra Nevada Region, is conducting a sources sought notice to identify potential contractors capable of replacing KY1A bushings at its Trinity substation in Lewiston, California. This market research effort seeks companies experienced in commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance, specifically those aligned with NAICS code 811310. The contractor must supply all necessary personnel, transportation, tools, equipment, materials, supervision, and technical services to perform the bushing replacement in compliance with the original equipment manufacturer’s specifications and all relevant federal, state, and local regulations. The goal is to restore the transformer system to continuous and reliable operation. Interested businesses must be registered and maintain active status in the System for Award Management (SAM), including up-to-date representations and certifications. This notice does not constitute a request for proposals or quotes, nor does it guarantee contract award or reimbursement of preparation costs. Those interested are instructed to submit specific organizational details such as Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, tax identification, and socioeconomic classifications to the designated contract specialist via email by the response deadline of May 16, 2026. All correspondence should reference “WAPA TRINITY BUSHING REPLACEMENT” in the subject line and be directed to the primary point of contact, Hillary Cooper.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Lewiston, CA, 96052, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND INFORMATION ONLY – THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR PROPOSAL (RFP). NO AWARD WILL BE MADE RESULTING FROM THIS NOTICE
Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Sierra Nevada Region (SNR) requires a contractor to replace KY1A bushings at their Trinity substation, in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 811310: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. The small business size standard for this industry is $12.5 million.
The Contractor shall provide all personnel, transportation, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform the transformer service as described in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall provide all services including technical services to replace the bushings and ensure the restoration of the system to provide continuous and reliable operation of the transformer. The Contractor shall perform all services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specifications.
Interested parties must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM), representations and certifications must also be on record. These registrations can be done through the System for Award Management (SAM) for free at http://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. SAM registration must be complete prior to entering into a BPA.
Any interested party may contact Contract Specialist via email at hrcooper@wapa.gov.
Any correspondence relating to this synopsis should have “WAPA TRINITY BUSHING REPLACEMENT" notated in the subject field and shall be emailed to the contract specialist and include the following:
Unique Entity ID (UEI)
CAGE Code
Tax ID Number
POC’s name, physical address, email address, and telephone number
Website address (if applicable)
Small business size, socioeconomic categories, and type of ownership for the organization
This notice does not obligate the Government to solicit for this requirement or award a contract and does not obligate the Government to reimburse interested parties for any costs incurred to prepare or provide a response to this request for information.
