Upgrade Kit for Siemens Interrupter

The Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration is seeking to procure a LineBacker Retro Fit/Upgrade Kit for Siemens Interrupter, a brand-specific electrical equipment requirement classified under Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (NAICS 335931). This is a specialized procurement for miscellaneous electric power and distribution equipment (PSC 6150) that will be sourced through Southern States as the designated supplier. The solicitation was posted on April 3, 2026, with a proposal due date of April 14, 2026, providing potential bidders with an 11-day response window. The contracting officer, identified as HAMMANS@WAPA.GOV, will accept questions and inquiries exclusively via email; no telephone calls regarding this requirement will be accepted. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, the brand-name requirement nature of this procurement suggests that compliance with the specified product and supplier designation will be paramount to competitive consideration.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns that meet Small Business Administration size standards. Southern States has been identified as the approved contractor through whom this branded upgrade kit must be procured, effectively limiting sourcing options to their inventory and distribution channels. The notice does not specify an award value, budget range, or detailed quantity requirements for the LineBacker kit, nor does it provide information regarding the timeline for delivery or installation of the equipment. No specific place of performance is indicated in the solicitation notice, though as a Western Area Power Administration procurement, the equipment will likely support power distribution infrastructure within the WAPA service territory. Interested small businesses should prioritize submitting inquiries before the April 14, 2026 deadline to clarify any ambiguities regarding specifications or sourcing requirements.