230-KV series reactor for crossover substation

The Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration is seeking to procure a 230-KV series reactor for a crossover substation, specifically targeting manufacturers in the power distribution and specialty transformer manufacturing sector. This solicitation is focused on acquiring specialized electrical equipment categorized under NAICS code 335311 and PSC code 5950, which covers coils and transformers. The contract opportunity is structured as a small business set-aside, indicating a preference for smaller enterprise participation. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, typical requirements for such technical infrastructure projects would likely include demonstrated manufacturing capabilities, technical specifications compliance, and proven experience in high-voltage electrical component production. The solicitation was posted on January 13, 2025, with proposals due by February 4, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately three weeks to prepare and submit their responses.

This contract opportunity is exclusively reserved for small business entities, which narrows the competitive field to smaller manufacturers capable of meeting the Western Area Power Administration's technical requirements. Though the precise award value is not specified in the notice, electrical infrastructure projects of this magnitude typically range from several hundred thousand to multiple millions of dollars. The place of performance is expected to be at the crossover substation location, with potential manufacturing and delivery requirements spanning several months. The procurement process is being managed directly by the civilian agency, specifically the Western Area Power Administration, which suggests a structured and regulated acquisition approach. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the current solicitation notice, indicating this may be a new procurement or replacement of existing infrastructure.