Hot Stick Testing Services for WAPA UGP

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is seeking testing services for approximately 200 hot line tools across four separate locations in North Dakota, including the Bismarck Warehouse, Jamestown Substation, Fargo Substation, and Devils Lake Substation. This procurement falls under NAICS category 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and PSC category H299 (Equipment and Materials Testing—Miscellaneous). The solicitation was posted on April 24, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 1, 2026, providing potential contractors with a brief seven-day response window. While the notice does not provide specific evaluation criteria or technical requirements details, bidders should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in hot line tool testing and the ability to service multiple geographically dispersed locations. Interested parties should note the compressed timeline and plan accordingly to submit competitive proposals by the May 1, 2026 deadline.

This procurement has not been designated as a set-aside contract, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors regardless of business size or classification. The solicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific award values or budget ranges for this contract. The scope encompasses testing services for approximately 200 hot line tools, representing a substantial volume of equipment requiring evaluation across four distinct North Dakota locations. No specific timeline for service completion is outlined in the notice, though the geographically distributed nature of the work suggests the contractor must have capacity to operate or coordinate services at multiple sites simultaneously. Contractors should be prepared to demonstrate capability to handle testing operations at warehouse and substation facilities, which may require specialized access, safety compliance, and coordination with WAPA personnel.