61--Upgrade Kit for Siemens Interrupter

The contract awards a LineBacker Retro Fit/Upgrade Kit for Siemens Interrupter to support the Western Area Power Administration’s Rocky Mountain Region in Loveland, Colorado, under solicitation number 89503226QWA000719. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 335931, indicating it relates to other electrical equipment and component manufacturing, and is administered by the Department of Energy through its Rocky Mountain Region office. The award notice was posted on April 30, 2026, and the primary point of contact is Carol L. Hammans, reachable via email at hammans@wapa.gov or phone at 970-661-3026. The equipment will be used to modernize existing interrupter systems, enhancing reliability and performance within the regional power infrastructure. No specific place of performance is listed beyond the agency’s location in Loveland, CO, suggesting the upgrade kits will be deployed across the broader Rocky Mountain Region’s transmission and distribution assets. The contract does not indicate any set-aside designation, implying it is open to general competition without preference based on size, status, or other socioeconomic criteria. The procurement reflects an ongoing effort by WAPA to maintain and upgrade aging electrical infrastructure using advanced retrofit technology to ensure grid stability and operational efficiency without full system replacement.