DOE SW Power A-E Services 2013-2018

The Department of Energy (DOE) Southwest Power Administration Architect-Engineer Services 2013-2018 Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle provides comprehensive architectural and engineering (A-E) services for power transmission and infrastructure support. The contract primarily focuses on technical services related to electrical power systems, including design, inspection, study, and construction support for transmission lines, substations, communication sites, and various facility improvements. Task orders under this vehicle address a wide range of infrastructure needs, from protective relay replacements and line rebuilds to facility modifications and technical assessments.

Task orders under this IDIQ were predominantly awarded to small businesses, with Sunesis LLC and Fisher and Arnold, Inc. emerging as frequent prime contractors. The task orders typically range in value from approximately $6,000 to $523,000, with most having completion periods between six months to two years. Common scopes include transmission line design, substation modifications, communication site services, protective relay settings, infrastructure inspections, and facility improvement projects. The majority of work was concentrated in the Southwestern United States, specifically covering areas in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Arkansas. Most task orders were firm fixed-price and did not have specific set-aside designations, though a significant number were designated as total small business awards. The Southeastern Power Administration was the primary funding agency, consistently issuing task orders to support critical power infrastructure maintenance and enhancement.