Light Duty Transmission Line Steel Poles

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE ONLY.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OF PROPOSAL (RFP).  NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

The department of Energy/Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is issuing this request for information (RFI) for Light Duty Transmission Line Steel Poles and Structures.  Please see Attachment A – Steel Pole Specifications and relating supporting documents for additional information.

The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research and obtain information concerning the ability of manufactures to provide the light duty transmission line steel poles meeting the specifications in Attachment A.  As part of this market research, interested companies shall provide information supporting their ability to meet the requirements including manufacturing facilities (location, size, production capacity, etc.), raw material suppliers utilized, average production lead-times, and prior experience providing transmission line structures.  Other general information such as capability statements, small business size status, CAGE/DUNS, and overall experience with providing these supplies should also be provided as part of the RFI response if available.  It is noted that this requirement is solely for the fabrication of the transmission line steel pole structures and will not include related foundation construction and installation activities. 

Delivery will be to Angels Camp, California, and shall be FOB Destination. 

No specific format is requested for submission, however sufficient detail shall be provided to demonstrate the capability to provide to the government the item requested within specifications.  It is anticipated FAR 19.505 “Limitations on subcontracting and non-manufacturer rule” will be applicable for this requirement.

This Sources Sought RFI is issues for the purpose of market research only and the Government is in no way obligated to purchase any material as a result of this inquiry.  The Government will NOT pay for any information submitted by respondents in response to this Sources Sought Notice.  Additional information related to ongoing acquisition and planning such as estimated dollar amounts, timelines, and any current or previous contract awards will not be provided to vendors.  The Government may submit questions or request additional information from any vendor in this response to this notice at any time.

Interested companies are asked to submit information electronically to Hillary Cooper, Contract Specialist, at hrcooper@wapa.gov by September 13, 2022 12:00pm PST.