The DOE’s Forecast [energy.gov] identifies likely purchases for the upcoming year. Check FedConnect [fedconnect.net] ​regularly for new solicitations or register​ for Sam.​gov email updates.

Contractors:

​Contractors security requirements: To be eligible to work under a service contract at a WAPA site for a period of 180 consecutive days or more, all contract and subcontract employees must undergo a full background investigation. Use the Backgr​ound Investigations Standard Operating Procedures (PDF 600KB) to complete the process.

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Here are some examples of WAPA purchases:

Construction Work

  • High-voltage electrical substations
  • Concrete foundations
  • Transmission lines
  • Wood pole treatment/inspection
  • Warehouse buildings
  • Asphalt/paving
  • Microwave & VHF communication systems
  • Roads
  • Site development
  • Grading, drainage, fencing and surfacing​

Construction-R​​​elated Supplies

  • Wood poles
  • Cement/concrete supplies
  • Reinforcing and structural steel
  • Building materials
  • Culverts

Electrical Materials and Equipment

  • Electrical insulators
  • Switchgear and switchboard apparatus
  • Electrical wiring devices
  • Industrial controls
  • Electrical power measuring equipment
  • Current-carrying wiring devices
  • Detection or communication systems
  • High-voltage power circuit breakers
  • Transformers
  • Surge arrestors
  • Series capacitor banks
  • Shunt capacitor banks
  • Shunt reactors
  • Relays
  • Fault recorders
  • SCADA and EMS systems
  • Metering transformers

Miscellaneous Supplies and Services

  • Training services
  • Administrative services
  • Facility support services
  • Graphics services
  • Technical services
  • Office supplies
  • Computer equipment
  • Computer maintenance and repair
  • Office furniture
  • Financial audit services
  • Consulting services
  • Software

Last modified on January 17th, 2025