The Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration (DOE WAPA) awarded the Western-Wide Crossarm Brace IDIQ, a single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to Hughes Brothers Inc., a manufacturer of utility infrastructure materials. The potential 5-year, $6.5 million contract covers the provision of crossarms, X-braces, framing kits, and other wood products to support DOE WAPA's high-voltage transmission systems across 15 central and western U.S. states. Several firm fixed price delivery orders have been issued under this IDIQ, including multiple small business set-aside awards, for the restocking and replenishment of materials at regional WAPA facilities. The delivery orders, ranging from tens of thousands to over $300,000 in value, specify items such as 115kV and 230kV structure kits, inventory restocking, and other infrastructure components to maintain and upgrade the regional electricity grid. Hughes Brothers, a subsidiary of Owens Corning, has fulfilled numerous similar delivery orders and purchase orders for DOE WAPA over the years, even on contracts without small business set-asides. The current IDIQ contract represents the latest long-term agreement to provide DOE WAPA with critical wood products necessary for the agency's transmission system maintenance and upgrade projects. The IDIQ's 5-year ordering period and broad scope enable DOE WAPA to efficiently procure these specialized utility materials as needed through individual delivery orders, ensuring continuity of supply for its regional infrastructure programs.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| 13 | Close Out | $0 | 4/15/24 | |
| 12 | Change Order | $0 | 5/27/22 | |
| 11 | Exercise an Option | $0 | 4/8/22 | |
| 10 | Exercise an Option | $0 | 4/12/21 | |
| 9 | Exercise an Option | $0 | 4/8/20 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Delivery Order DEWA0003680-89503418FWA400075 | Hughes Brothers Inc. | $162.4k | 3/12/18 | 6/7/18 | 3/12/18 | |
Delivery Order DEWA0003680-89503218FWA400032 | Hughes Brothers Inc. | $68.8k | 6/14/18 | 8/14/18 | 6/14/18 | |
Delivery Order DEWA0003680-89503118FWA400065 | Hughes Brothers Inc. | $7.0k | 6/25/18 | 9/5/18 | 10/31/18 | |
Delivery Order DEWA0003680-89503119FWA400168 | Hughes Brothers Inc. | $365.2k | 6/20/19 | 8/19/19 | 6/20/19 | |
Delivery Order DEWA0003680-89503119FWA400111 | Hughes Brothers Inc. | $60.4k | 11/2/18 | 4/16/19 | 11/2/18 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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Western-Wide Crossarm Brace IDIQ | DE-SOL-0010626 | Department of Energy Headquarters | Award Notice 1/1 | 3/15/17, 11:20 AM |