The Product Service Code (PSC) H161 encompasses quality control services and equipment related to electric wire and power distribution systems. This category covers a broad range of electrical infrastructure maintenance, testing, calibration, and replacement services. The scope includes uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, electrical distribution equipment, power batteries, switchgear, monitoring systems, and specialized testing and inspection of electrical infrastructure.
Federal contract awards under this PSC demonstrate a consistent pattern of procurement by multiple federal agencies, particularly the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. Contract values range from small purchase orders around $3,000 to larger delivery orders approaching $355,000. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses, with a notable emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors such as Santa Fe Power Solutions, Design Build Consortium, and Amerigrid Solutions. Performance locations span multiple states, including Virginia, Minnesota, Ohio, and Florida. Contract types are predominantly firm fixed-price purchase orders and delivery orders, with performance periods typically ranging from several months to five years.
The federal contract opportunity in this dataset involves a sole-source acquisition by the Western Area Power Administration for a CT Tester Calibration. The special notice, published on January 13, 2025, seeks a specialized calibration tool for testing and measuring electrical equipment. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13, with interested contractors required to submit capability statements demonstrating their technical expertise in electrical measurement and testing equipment calibration. The opportunity is specifically targeted at the Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals sector.