61--SUBSTATION BATTERY FOR DEVAUL, HILKEN, AND DICKINS

The contract awards the supply and installation of substation batteries for three locations in North Dakota—Devaul, Hilken, and Dickinson—under solicitation number 89503426QWA001215, issued by the Department of Energy’s Western-Upper Great Plains Region. The work is classified under NAICS code 335910, which pertains to other electrical equipment and component manufacturing, indicating the specificity of the battery systems required for substation operations. The contract was posted on May 6, 2026, and the awarding office is located in Billings, Montana, with the primary point of contact being Jeremy John Schafer, reachable via email and phone for inquiries and coordination. Although the exact place of performance details are not specified beyond the state of North Dakota, the scope clearly involves delivery and deployment at the three named substations, requiring compliance with operational and safety standards critical for grid reliability. The contract type is listed as an award notice, suggesting that a specific vendor has been selected, though the awardee and contract value are not provided. No set aside classification is indicated, meaning the contract is open to all eligible contractors without preference for small businesses or other categories. All communications and contract management should be directed through the provided point of contact in Billings.