Station Service Transformers for North Dakota

The U.S. Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is seeking to procure three station service transformers for delivery to North Dakota through solicitation number 89503425QWA001064. The procurement includes two single-phase 50kVA transformers for the Washburn and Killdeer locations, and one three-phase 300kVA padmount transformer, all with specific technical requirements including primary voltages of 43.8kV for the 50kVA units and 13.2kV for the 300kVA unit. The transformers must be new units with electrical grade mineral oil insulation, ANSI 70 gray paint, and include various accessories such as liquid temperature gauges, drain valves, and pressure relief devices. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2025, with proposals due by August 5, 2025, and responses must be submitted electronically through FedConnect.gov or via email with completed Standard Form 1449 required for responsiveness. The anticipated award date is August 5, 2025, with delivery coordination required through Bradley Seely at least seven days prior to shipment.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 335311 (Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees, and the NAICS code is listed on the Non-Manufacturer Waiver List. No current incumbents or contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed. The contract requires delivery of the three transformers to the Western Area Power Administration facility in Bismarck, North Dakota, with deliveries restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, excluding government holidays. The transformers will ultimately be installed at locations in Washburn, Killdeer, and the North Dakota Maintenance Office, with the place of performance listed as Huron, SD. All units must include a 2-year warranty and meet detailed technical specifications outlined in the attached documents.