Fiber Optic Overhead Ground Wire (OPGW), Vail-Tort

The Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration is soliciting for Fiber Optic Overhead Ground Wire (OPGW) equipment as part of the Vail-Tortolita Project, specifically for the Tucson to Vail segment in the Desert Southwest Region. This procurement falls under NAICS 335921 (Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing) and PSC 6015 (Fiber Optic Cables), indicating the agency is seeking manufactured fiber optic cable products with overhead ground wire capabilities. The solicitation was posted on December 23, 2025, with proposals due by January 23, 2026, providing potential offerors with a 31-day response period to prepare and submit their bids. While specific evaluation criteria details are not provided in this notice, typical criteria for such procurements would include technical specifications compliance, manufacturing quality standards, pricing competitiveness, and delivery capabilities. Interested contractors should note the January 23, 2026 deadline and ensure their proposals address all stated requirements within this timeframe.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only certified small businesses are eligible to compete for this contract award. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or current contract holders, nor does it specify the total contract value, award amount range, or detailed quantity specifications for the OPGW materials required. Performance of this contract will take place along the Tucson to Vail transmission corridor in Arizona as part of the Western Area Power Administration's infrastructure project. Additional details regarding specific quantities of cable needed, project timeline for delivery and installation, technical specifications, and budget information would typically be available in the full solicitation documents. Potential small business contractors should access the complete solicitation materials through the appropriate federal procurement portal to obtain comprehensive contract requirements and submission instructions.