WAPA-Wide Wood Crossarms & Braces IDIQ

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Western Upper Great Plains Region, is seeking to award a single-award, firm-fixed-price Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for wood crossarms, braces, beams, bundled framing kits, and related materials, with a total potential value not to exceed $9 million over a three-year ordering period. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 321215, requiring all offerors to be certified small businesses in good standing with SAM.gov and to submit current representations and certifications, including entity identification via CAGE and UEI codes. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 6, 2026, to the Contracting Officer, Tyson Thomas, and must include a signed SF-1449, a completed price schedule (Attachment B), technical documentation demonstrating compliance with specifications, and proof of small business status if not reflected in SAM. Award will be made on a lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) basis without discussions, though the government reserves the right to conduct them if necessary. Offerors must provide detailed product data including manufacturer, part numbers, material grades, treatment type, and adherence to referenced drawings and standards such as AWPA C25, ANSI/AITC A190.1, and AITC 200. All delivered items must be new, unused, defect-free, and conform to industry standards, with specific requirements detailed across multiple attachments: Attachment A and E define wood species, treatments, dimensions, and knot restrictions, while Attachment F provides 41-Series engineering drawings. Crossarms and braces must be kiln-dried Pacific Coast Douglas Fir for solid-sawn items and laminated for higher voltage applications, with X-brace assemblies furnished complete with fittings, bolts, and center clamps. Packaging and marking must comply with commercial practices and include mandatory identification of contract number, item number, and satisfaction status, along with stamped or painted product numbers and center-to-center pole spacing on each brace or crossarm. Branding legible beyond 20 feet is prohibited. Items must be stored off the ground, separated by at least one-inch spacers for airflow, and stacked no higher than two bundles to prevent surface damage. Deliveries are FOB destination with freight included in unit pricing, and contractors must provide a three-day notice of shipment per DOE-F-2005. Inspection,