Presolicitation Notice - WAPA DSW Elden Mountain Communications Site Renovation
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Desert Southwest Region (DSW) has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the Elden Mountain Communications Site Renovation near Flagstaff, Arizona. This is a competitive 100% Small Business Set-aside Invitation for Bid (IFB), with an estimated project magnitude between $750,000 and $1,000,000. Primary construction is anticipated to commence in April 2027.
Scope of Work
The project requires a qualified contractor to furnish all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment for comprehensive renovation work, including:
- Constructing Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) communication tower and foundations.
- Constructing GFE waveguide bridge and foundations.
- Installing GFE Unity Power Battery Backup System.
- Providing a 1,000-gallon propane tank and supply line.
- Providing new foundations, a generator building, and installing a specified generator.
- Temporarily relocating boulders and removing existing propane tank foundations.
- Removing the existing communications tower and foundation to four feet below grade.
- Completing interior remodeling of the communications building.
- Removing and replacing existing metal platforms and stairs outside the communications building.
- Removing and disposing of asbestos-containing floor tiles.
- Relocating boulders to achieve a natural look post-construction.
All work must comply with WAPA's Construction Standards, drawings, and specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB), Firm-Fixed Price contract.
- NAICS: 237130 (Construction Of Other Utilities) with a $45 million size standard.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Estimated Value: $750,000 - $1,000,000.
- Solicitation Release: On or about July 13, 2026.
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, by 8:00 PM MST.
- Published: April 27, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Elden Mountain, Flagstaff, Coconino County, AZ.
Evaluation
This acquisition will be handled as an IFB in accordance with FAR Subparts 14 and 36. All responsible sources may submit a bid for consideration.
Additional Notes
Solicitation documents, specifications, and drawings will be available electronically for download from SAM.gov. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with current Online Representations and Certifications to be eligible for award. Questions must be submitted via email to Timothy Kramer at kramer@wapa.gov, referencing solicitation number 89503126BWA000048.