E LS 115kV - Fiber Replacement

Background
The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), part of the U.S. Department of Energy, is responsible for marketing and delivering hydroelectric power. The agency's mission includes ensuring reliable and affordable electricity to its customers. This contract aims to procure fiber replacement hardware for the E LS 115KV system, which is essential for maintaining the infrastructure of power delivery.

Work Details
The contract specifies the delivery of 8,500 feet of OPGW (Optical Ground Wire) with 72 fibers, measuring 0.465 inches in diameter. The required product is identified as Alcoa Fujikura, with a part number of AFL P/N DNO-4867 CC-54/465. The solicitation emphasizes that quotes should include all relevant information as indicated on the SF1449 form, including the manufacturing or assembly location for each line item. All prices must be quoted FOB (Free On Board) destination to Loveland, CO.

Period of Performance
Delivery is expected by July 1, 2026.

Place of Performance
Products will be delivered to WAPA (RMR), U.S. DOE/Western Area Power, RMR Receiving - Warehouse, Loveland, CO.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract with Carlo Lachmansingh Sales, including prior purchases and delivery of optical ground wire for Western Area Power Administration (Rocky Mountain Region). The most relevant awards include $696,807 (02/16/23–10/19/23) for purchase and delivery of optical ground wire and smaller related procurements totaling $72,081 (02/18/20–09/30/23) for 48 fiber optical ground wire with similar 0.465" O.D. specifications. The current requirement for additional OPGW fiber replacement on the E LS 115KV system aligns with these earlier procurements as a continuation of supplying like-for-like OPGW hardware to the same organization.