Steel Pole Foundations Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) UGP and R

The Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration is soliciting proposals for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for steel pole foundations related to the Seed Project Steel Pole Foundations for the Jamestown-Fargo No. 1 230-KV Transmission Line located in North Dakota, specifically covering structures 22/4, 22/5, and 23/1. This procurement falls under the Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction category (NAICS 237130) and focuses on maintenance of non-building facilities. The solicitation was posted on March 18, 2026, with a proposal due date of May 4, 2026, providing interested contractors approximately six weeks to prepare and submit their bids. While the pre-solicitation notice does not explicitly detail specific evaluation criteria, interested parties should anticipate that proposals will likely be assessed on technical capability, cost competitiveness, past performance, and relevant experience in transmission line infrastructure projects.

This contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small business entities are eligible to compete for the award. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific award values or budget ranges, which are typically disclosed in the full solicitation document to be released following this pre-solicitation phase. Interested contractors should monitor the Federal Procurement Data System and relevant agency announcements for the formal solicitation release and any amendments that may provide additional details regarding contract quantities, timeline expectations, and the specific scope of work for the steel pole foundation installations. Contractors are encouraged to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and prepare their qualifications documentation well in advance of the May 4, 2026 deadline.