Contract · Federal

Big Bend 230kV Tie-Line Switch Replacement

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
Location: OMAHA, NE
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Sep 14, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction look up NAICS codes
PSC code: Z2MD - Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property (general category)

Timeline

Posted

Sep 14, 2026
Status

Open now

What contracts like this typically pay

est. $87K-$1.4M

Estimated from 28 similar past awards nationwide, NAICS 237130.

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What this contract is for

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
Location: OMAHA, NE
NAICS: 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Scope: Federal

The U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District intends to determine the extend of capable small businesses and other than small business firms that have the availability in providing the requirement described below.

USACE is considering issue a Total Small Business Set-Aside Request for Proposal that will result in one (1) Firm Fixed Priced contract for the 230 kV Tie-Line Switch Replacement at Big Bend Powerhouse, Fort Thompson, SD.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 237130, Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction.

Estimated magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

The general scope of work is to replace the disconnect switches connecting the Big Bend Power Plant to two (2) 230kV transmission tie lines.

This equipment is located on top of the powerhouse structure and on the tailrace side of the dam next to the 230kV generator step-up transformers.

Existing switch ratings are 242kV with a 900kV BIL; Ampacities range from 1,200A to 2,000A.

The replacement scope is five (5) motor operated circuit switchers, two (2) load rated operated disconnects, six (6) grounding switches, and the associated equipment needed to place the 230kV switch connection back into service.

Please respond to all information requested in this notice no later than 05 October 2026 at 2pm Central.

Please include the Sources Sought Identification Number in the subject line of the email submission and send to [email protected].

Please provide any comments or identify any concerns your company has regarding the planned solicitation.

Note that the Government will not be responding to inquiries about the proposed solicitation at this time.

Your responses and comments will be used by Government personnel to assess the...

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