Crossarm- 161 KV, HSB-1, bundled framing kit

The Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration is soliciting bids for crossarm and framing kit components used in electrical transmission infrastructure. Specifically, the procurement includes a 161 KV crossarm with HSB-1 bundled framing kit and a 115 KV steel crossarm measuring 8" x 25' in "C" channel configuration, with all steel components required to conform to ASTM A588 A or B standards. This solicitation falls under the Iron and Steel Primary and Semifinished Products category (PSC 9640) and is classified under the Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel NAICS code (331210). The solicitation was posted on February 3, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of February 12, 2026, providing interested contractors with a nine-day window to prepare and submit their bids. While the notice does not explicitly detail evaluation criteria or specific technical requirements beyond material specifications, potential bidders should ensure their manufacturing capabilities align with the stated voltage ratings and material standards outlined in the procurement documents.

This is a Total Small Business set-aside opportunity, restricting eligibility to certified small business entities and limiting competition accordingly. The solicitation does not identify any current incumbents or sitting contractors in the available documentation. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in this notice, nor are particular quantities of units or delivery timelines detailed at this stage of the procurement. The place of performance and any geographic preferences for the manufacturing or delivery of these transmission components have not been specified in the provided solicitation details. Interested small business contractors should contact the Western Area Power Administration directly for comprehensive technical specifications, drawings, and additional procurement terms necessary to formulate a competitive proposal.