WAPA-Wide Disconnect Switches
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- DisconnectSwitches
- Agency
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Western Area Power Administration
Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335313 Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5930 Switches
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking manufacturers capable of providing 15-kV through 245-kV disconnect switches, grounding air switches, and disconnect/grounding switch combinations that meet IEEE 693 moderate and high seismic qualification standards. This pre-solicitation notice is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers for electrical switching equipment across WAPA's four regional coverage areas spanning the western United States, from Montana and the Dakotas through California and the Southwest. Interested manufacturers must submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to provide switches with various amperage ratings (1200A to 4000A), specific Basic Impulse Level requirements, and compliance with stringent technical specifications including operation in extreme temperatures from -50°C to +55°C. Under NAICS code 335313 (Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing), only small businesses or those providing products from domestic small business manufacturers will be considered qualified, with the nonmanufacturer rule not waived. Responses referencing "WAPA-Wide Disconnect Switches" are due by October 10, 2025, and must include both technical capability information and business qualification details.
This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations beyond the small business requirement under the specified NAICS code, and no incumbent contractors or potential award values are mentioned in the pre-solicitation materials. The draft schedule encompasses multiple voltage classes from 15.5-kV to 245-kV switches with various configurations and technical specifications, though specific quantities are not detailed in this RFI phase. The procurement covers specialized electrical equipment designed for high-elevation installations (minimum 3,300 feet) with seismic qualification requirements across WAPA's extensive geographic footprint covering portions of 15 states. Additional cost considerations include optional grounding blades, operator upgrades for manual worm-gear or motor-operated systems, auxiliary switches, and spare parts requirements. The technical specifications indicate this is a complex procurement requiring manufacturers to provide comprehensive documentation including seismic qualification reports and design test certifications. Since this is solely an RFI for market research purposes, no solicitation timeline or contract performance period has been established at this stage.
Notice text
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR PROPOSAL (RFP). NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
The Department of Energy (DOE) / Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is issuing this RFI for 15-kV through 245-kV Moderate and High Seismic Disconnect Switches. Please see draft Attachment A – Schedule of Supplies and Attachment B – Technical Specifications for more information.
The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research and obtain information concerning the ability of manufacturers to provide 15-kV through 245-kV disconnect switches, grounding air switch, disconnect/grounding switch combination, meeting the IEEE 693 moderate and high seismic qualification level and the specifications provided in Attachments A and B.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 335313 (Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing). The nonmanufacturer rule is not waived for this requirement. In accordance with FAR 19.102, to be considered qualified, firm shall be a small business as defined by the SBA size standards assigned to the NAICS code 335313 and shall provide either its own product or that of another domestic small business manufacturing or processing concern (see FAR 19.505(c)(1) and 13 CFR 121.406).
Interested sources shall submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the stated requirements. All responses shall reference “WAPA-Wide Disconnect Switches.” No specific format is requested for submission, however sufficient detail shall be provided to demonstrate the capability to provide to the Government all of the items listed, to include:
1. Capability Statement/Technical Information
2. Non-Technical Information:
a. Firm - Company Name, Mailing address, UEI/CAGE, Website, Point of Contact, POC Contact Information
b. Business Size - Under NAICS Code 335313, Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing, to include any designations as small business, woman owned small business, HubZone, etc.
c. Contract Vehicles - Any available contract vehicles that are available to the Government for the procurement of disconnect switches, such as GSA/FSS, NASA SEWP, DLA.
d. Identify whether the company is a manufacturer, distributor, qualified “nonmanufacturer,” etc.
3. Provide answers to the following questions:
a. Any questions, clarifications, or recommendations in the draft Schedule and Specifications? Please cite relevant documents and provide specific examples.
b. Are there any reasons that a vendor could not provide all the requested items in the draft Schedule and Specifications?
c. Are there any industry barriers to having a 5-year ordering period agreement or contract?
Due Date: Responses are due not later than 4:00 PM MT on 10 October 2025 (Friday). Send responses via email to Contract Specialist, Jermaine Villareal at villareal@wapa.gov. Respondents who submit proprietary data shall clearly mark the data with appropriate markings. Any questions should be directed to the Contract Specialist. The Government does not intend to pay for information received in response to the RFI nor to award a contract on the basis of this RFI. A determination not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the RFI.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 004. DRAFT Attachment D - Regional Coverage Map.docx | DOCX document | |
| 004. DRAFT Attachment B - Technical Specifications.docx | DOCX document | |
| 004. DRAFT Attachment A - Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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