TR 324 INSULATOR

U.S. Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Sources Sought - 89503426QWA001185 TR 324 Insulator ISSUE DATE: February 26, 2026 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), is conducting market research to identify small business vendors capable of providing TR 324 Insulator requirements with the following specifications: Quantity:

3 EA

Height:

106” Tensile Strength: 25,000 lbs. 1300 BIL B.C. top and bottom both 5” THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE that is open to small businesses set-aside only for information and planning purposes, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government.

This Sources Sought Notice is released pursuant to FAR Part 10 Market Research and is issued for the purpose of identifying available sources (interested entities) capable of providing the requirement. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals, and NO CONTRACT will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. The information gathered from this Sources Sought Notice will be used in the Government's determination of the business type for the RFQ.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to solicit input and gauge interest among those parties capable of providing the product in accordance with the specifications outlined above. The information being solicited includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. A cover page (no longer than one page) which provides the following information: the entity's name, address, phone number, email address for the point of contact, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, CAGE code (if applicable), and business size. Specify the small business classification: small business, small-disadvantaged business, woman-owned, veteran-owned, disabled veteran-owned, 8(a), or HUB Zone.

2. Product Catalogs/Brochures As previously indicated, this is NOT a solicitation; therefore, no cost or pricing information should be provided. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. This is a market survey to identify potential sources capable of performing the effort required.

Responses should be limited to the entity’s cover page and capabilities statement (as identified above) along with their respective business size based upon the list provided. It is not mandatory for an offeror to respond to this Sources Sought Notice in order to be eligible for proposing on a subsequent RFQ when/if issued.