Sources Sought - Transformer Refurbishment for WAPA Tracy Substation (Byron, CA)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26WA161070-SS
- Agency
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Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- California 94514, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of refurbishing the KT2A transformer at the Tracy Substation in Byron, California, with responses due by May 11, 2026. This Sources Sought Notice is for research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation; the Government is particularly interested in responses from small business concerns and will use submissions to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential for a small business set-aside.
Work is performed at the Tracy Substation in Byron, California. The refurbishment scope covers three Hyundai-manufactured auto transformers (283 MVA, 525 kV, Serial Nos. 04873100151, 04873100152, and 04873100153) and includes pre-testing, draining, re-gasket installation, replacement of Trench COTA H1, H2, H3 bushings with government-furnished equipment (Part # 41431763), COPS bladder replacement, hot oil cleaning, vacuum filling, and post-electrical testing. Additional work includes replacing pressure relief devices, welding DBI Sala mast mounts, replacing winding temperature gauges, oil temperature gauges, oil level gauges with floats, sudden pressure devices with seal-in relays, Buchholtz gas detection relays, and installing PCore test terminals. The contractor must comply with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA standards, California OSHA requirements, and WAPA safety protocols.
The contract period of performance is October 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with normal work hours 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Respondents should provide company information (name, SAM UEI, NAICS 811310 business size standard), one to three examples of similar transformer refurbishment projects with prime contractor status noted, confirmation of capability per the attached Performance Work Statement, and estimated percentage of work to be subcontracted. Responses shall be submitted via email to tthomas@wapa.gov.
Notice text
Sources Sought Notice - Transformer Refurbishment Services
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for quotes. The Government is seeking to identify qualified contractors capable of performing the requirements described below. The Government is particularly interested in responses from small business concerns. Responses to this notice will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including the potential for a small business set-aside.
Requirement Description
The Government requires a contractor to refurbish the KT2A transformer at the Tracy Substation in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Additional details, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and supporting exhibits are provided as attachments to this notice.
Requested Information
- Provide company information (name, SAM UEI, business size standard under NAICS 811310).
- Provide 1-3 examples of similar transformer refurbishment projects.
- Indicate whether work was performed as the prime contractor.
- Confirm that your firm is capable of performing the requirement described in the attached PWS.
- Provide estimated percentage of work to be subcontracted.
Submission Instructions
Responses shall be submitted via email to tthomas@wapa.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Exhibit 11.jpeg | JPEG file | |
| Exhibit 10.jpeg | JPEG file | |
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| Exhibit 4.jpeg | JPEG file | |
| Exhibit 3.jpeg | JPEG file | |
| Exhibit 13.jpeg | JPEG file | |
| Exhibit 9 toa_fluid_report_N132053_XFMR TCY KT2A-C.pdf | ||
| Exhibit 12.jpeg | JPEG file | |
| Exhibit 8toa_fluid_report_N132052_XFMR TCY KT2A-B.pdf | ||
| Exhibit 6.jpeg | JPEG file | |
| PWS-TCY-KT2A_TransformerRefurbishment-2026-03-23_Redacted.pdf | ||
| Exhibit 7 toa_fluid_report_N132051_XFMR TCY KT2A-A.pdf |
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