Alcova-Boysen Thermopolis-Worland Tap OPGW
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- Solicitation number
- 89503225BWA000068
- Agency
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Western Area Power Administration
Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
- Points of contact
- More information
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Western Area Power Administration is soliciting contractors for the Alcova-Boysen Thermopolis-Worland Tap OPGW project, which involves comprehensive optical fiber infrastructure installation and upgrades to existing transmission lines. The scope includes installing 121 miles of optical overhead ground wire (OPGW) on 115-kV transmission lines, removing existing steel overhead ground wire, installing steel angle bedrails and anti-split pole bands on wood pole structures, and installing underground fiber optic cable with associated equipment and splice boxes. Additional work encompasses installing spiral dampers and performing complete fiber splicing and testing services. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments including post-industry Q&A updates, drawing revisions, wage determination additions, and bid deadline extensions. The proposal submission deadline is August 22, 2025, with the original posting occurring on July 2, 2025.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 237130 for Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. The project involves exactly 121 miles of transmission line work, representing a substantial linear infrastructure upgrade spanning significant geographic distance. The solicitation has been amended three times, indicating active industry engagement and the complexity of the technical requirements, with the most recent amendment replacing drawing files to include embedded mapping data. Performance will occur along the existing transmission line corridor connecting the Alcova-Boysen and Thermopolis-Worland systems. No incumbent contractor information, specific award values, or detailed timeline for performance completion beyond the proposal deadline has been disclosed in this solicitation notice.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
Amendment (0003) - Alcova-Boysen Thermopolis-Worland Tap OPGW - Remove Attch B1. A-B_TH-WRD Tap.pdf file and replace with Attch B4 A-B_TH-WRD Tap.zip file with embedded .kmz file.
Update #3 ·
Amendment (0002) - Alcova-Boysen Thermopolis-Worland Tap OPGW - Extend Bid Close Date.
Update #2 ·
Amendment (0001) - Alcova-Boysen Thermopolis-Worland Tap OPGW - Post Q&A from industry, Update Drawings, Add DB Wage Determination
Update #1 ·
Alcova-Boysen Thermopolis-Worland Tap OPGW project work include installation of 121-miles of optical overhead ground wire (OPGW) on existing 115-kV transmission lines; removing 121 miles of steel overhead ground wire, installation of steel angle bedrails, and anti-split pole bands to existing wood pole suspension structures, installation of underground fiber optic cable, splice boxes and associated fiber equipment, installation of spiral dampers, and performing fiber splicing and testing.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Alcova-Boysen Thermopolis-Worland Tap OPGW | Award Notice | |
| Alcova-Boysen Thermopolis-Worland Tap OPGW | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Alcova-Boysen Thermopolis-Worland Tap OPGW | Pre-Solicitation |
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