The Department of Energy (DOE) / Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for Transmission Line Steel poles and Structures. Please see Attachment_1_Specifications_Transmission_Line_Steel_Poles and related supporting documents for additional information.

The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research and obtain the information concerning the ability of manufacturers to provide the required transmission line steel poles. As part of this market research, interested companies shall provide information supporting their ability to meet the requirement, including manufacturing facilities (location, size, production capacity, etc.), raw material suppliers utilized, average production lead times, and prior experience providing transmission line structures. Other general information, such as capability statements, small business size status, CAGE/UEI, and overall experience with providing these supplies should also be provided as part of the RFI response, if available. It is noted that this requirement is solely for the fabrication of the transmission line steel poles structures and will not include related foundation construction and installation activities.

Delivery will be to a laydown yard located at 14508 W Avra Valley Rd, Marana, AZ 85653 (Lat. 32° 23' 43.196" N, Long. 111° 16' 46.513" W), and shall be FOB Destination.

All responses provided shall reference the following RFI identifier: 89503124RFI000001. No specific format is requested for submission. However, sufficient detail shall be provided to demonstrate the capability to provide to the Government all the items listed.

This Sources Sought RFI is issued for the purpose of market research only and the Government is in no way obligated to purchase any material as a result of this inquiry. The Government will NOT pay for any information submitted by respondents in response to this Sources Sought Notice. Additional information related to ongoing acquisition planning such as estimated dollar amounts, timelines, and any current or previous contract awards will not be provided to vendors. The Government may submit questions or request additional information from any vendor in response to this notice at any time.

Interested vendors are asked to submit information electronically to Josh Griffin, Contract Specialist, at JGriffin@wapa.gov prior to the RFI close date of February 19, 2024. Information submitted after that date may still be reviewed and considered by the Government.