Ductile iron utility poles and related electrical

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region is soliciting quotes for ductile iron utility poles and related electrical hardware through solicitation number 140A1125Q0016. The procurement includes 165 ductile iron utility poles of varying lengths (20 35-ft, 100 40-ft, and 45 45-ft Class 2 poles) along with comprehensive electrical hardware components such as fiberglass cross arms, ground rod clamps, washers, bolts, insulators, and fuses. Vendors must submit completed SF-1449 forms, Section B pricing schedules, and Section K representations by January 21, 2025, at 0800 Mountain Standard Time. The evaluation criteria will focus on price, availability of parts, lead time, and past performance, with all quoters required to have active SAM registration. The solicitation incorporates standard federal acquisition regulations through FAC 2025-02, and interested vendors should contact Randall Brown at 520-723-6208 or Randall.Brown@bia.gov for additional information.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act, limiting competition to qualifying businesses. The poles must strictly adhere to ASTM A536 and ANSI manufacturing standards, with detailed specifications for shaft, base plate, top cap, coating, and hole locations. Delivery will be FOB destination to Parker, Arizona 85344, with the contract to be administered by the DOI BIA San Carlos Irrigation Contracting Office located in Coolidge, Arizona. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a substantial quantity of utility infrastructure components. The NAICS code for this procurement is 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing), with a size standard of 600 employees. Potential vendors should carefully review the complete solicitation documentation and ensure compliance with all technical and administrative requirements before submission.