Sources Sought Notice- Extra High Voltage (EHV) Hot stick/Barehand/Rope Access training for Craft members

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), a civilian agency under the Department of Energy, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Extra High Voltage (EHV) Hot stick/Barehand/Rope Access training for craft members through this sources sought notice. This is a market research announcement, not a formal solicitation, and the government will not reimburse responses or commit to awarding a contract based on this notice. Interested vendors must submit written responses by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on May 8, 2026, to reyeswiltz@wapa.gov with the subject line "SOURCES SOUGHT," indicating their business size and point of contact information. Key requirements include delivering an 80-hour certification training class at the Flagstaff Transmission Line (FLG-PPK 345KV) in Flagstaff, Arizona, with instructor capabilities including English fluency, the ability to climb transmission structures up to 400 feet, and proficiency in performing energized EHV hot stick, barehand, and rope access demonstrations. All contractor work must comply with OSHA requirements and federal, state, and local safety regulations, with development of Job Hazard Analysis procedures and adherence to Stop-Work Authority protocols. The government will evaluate potential vendors based on their ability to meet the comprehensive performance work statement requirements outlined in Attachment 1.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation for small, disadvantaged, or other protected businesses, though small business qualification is defined under NAICS Code 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) with a size standard of $15.0 million. The contract will serve up to 30 craft personnel with training scheduled for September 14-25, 2026 (12 calendar days with 3 additional contingency days for weather), running Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this sources sought notice, as the government has not yet committed to proceeding with a solicitation. All responding vendors must maintain active registrations in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and will be responsible for all liability resulting from their negligence during training delivery. Following the review of submitted responses, WAPA may proceed with a subsequent formal solicitation announcement.