SUBSTATION BATTERY FOR DEVAUL, HILKEN, AND DICKINSON, ND

The Western Area Power Administration, under the Department of Energy, has issued a forecast for a procurement targeting the supply of substation batteries for facilities in Devaul, Hilken, and Dickinson, North Dakota. This acquisition is designated as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 335910, which corresponds to the manufacturing of other electrical equipment and components, indicating the requirement is for specialized battery systems tailored to substation operations. The procurement is intended to support critical infrastructure reliability in these locations, though the exact scope of the battery specifications, quantity, or installation requirements is not detailed in the forecast. The place of performance is listed as California, which may reflect administrative or logistics coordination rather than physical delivery sites. The solicitation is currently in the forecast phase, with a posted date of August 10, 2026, suggesting it is a future intent rather than an active solicitation. Interested small businesses can engage through the designated Small Business Program Managers, Tetrault and Setzel, who can be contacted via email at tetrault@wapa.gov and setzel@wapa.gov respectively. While no formal solicitation number has been assigned and no physical address for the office or delivery location is provided, the forecast serves as an early indicator for small businesses to prepare for upcoming opportunities. Interested parties should monitor official channels for the upcoming full solicitation, as this forecast does not constitute a binding contract or current procurement action.