SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - IDIQ Contract for Wood Crossarms and Braces

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is conducting market research to identify qualified suppliers for a Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ contract for wood crossarms and braces, with responses due by May 18, 2026 at 1500 MST. WAPA is using this sources sought to assess the availability of small business concerns and determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-aside eligibility.

Delivery locations span WAPA facilities across the Upper Great Plains, Desert Southwest, and Rocky Mountain Regions, with specific locations and quantities identified at the order level. Detailed delivery sites are listed across South Dakota, Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.

Crossarms must be supplied as either glued laminated timber or solid-sawn lumber manufactured from Pacific Coast Douglas Fir, meeting ANSI/AITC A190.1 standards for laminated stock or AWPA C25 and ANSI 05.3 standards for sawn lumber. Knee braces must be manufactured from fiberglass with a minimum ultimate strength of 25,000 pounds. All timber components require preservative treatment under AWPA T1 using pentachlorophenol or copper naphthenate per AWPA P8 specifications. All ferrous metal hardware must be galvanized per ASTM A153. Delivery is required within 6–8 weeks of order. The contract has a minimum guaranteed value of $25,000 and an estimated maximum of $9 million if all options are exercised, covering a one-year base period with two one-year option periods.

Respondents must submit company name, UEI, CAGE code, business size and socioeconomic status under NAICS 321215 or 321213, capability and experience with similar wood products, manufacturer/distributor/reseller status, relevant past performance, and confirmation of ability to meet specifications and delivery requirements. Responses should be sent electronically to tthomas@wapa.gov.