Generator installation services

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Desert Southwest Region is conducting market research through this Sources Sought announcement to identify qualified vendors capable of providing generator installation services and transfer switch startup and testing at four microwave sites across Nevada and Arizona. The procurement involves installing backup power systems, including Cummins 45kW propane standby generators at three locations (Christmas Tree Pass near Palm Gardens, Nevada; Newman Peak near Picacho, Arizona; and Tower Mountain near Crown King, Arizona) and a Caterpillar 30kW propane generator at Lolamai Point near Kayenta, Arizona, along with associated automatic transfer switches, manual transfer switches, and electrical infrastructure. Contractors must possess expertise in generator installation, electrical work, startup procedures, and comprehensive testing protocols, including verification of transfer switch functionality, emergency stop procedures, and remote terminal unit (RTU) communications under WAPA supervision. This is a Request for Information only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment to award a contract; responses are due by April 21, 2026, and interested vendors must provide their business size classification and points of contact. Small businesses must meet size standards under NAICS Code 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance at $12.5M) or NAICS Code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and other Wiring Contractors at $19.0M).

No set-aside designation has been applied to this market research effort, and no incumbent contractors or specific award value ranges are identified in the announcement. The scope encompasses multiple discrete projects at geographically dispersed locations, with work normally scheduled for 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, requiring WAPA escort and supervision throughout installation and testing phases. Contractors must submit safety plans, employee lists, and work schedules within ten calendar days of any subsequent contract award and are responsible for furnishing all materials, equipment, labor, transportation between sites and WAPA's Phoenix office, and off-site storage. All manufactured parts must be covered by manufacturer warranty or better, with contractors warranting their own workmanship and assuming full liability for compliance with OSHA guidelines and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The specific monetary value of this sources sought announcement is not disclosed, as this is preliminary market research to inform the Government's acquisition strategy and vendor selection process.