Microwave Tower Inspection Services

This Sources Sought Notice is issued for market research to determine the availability, capabilities, and interest of small business firms in a potential Government requirement. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), is conducting market research to identify contractors capable of providing comprehensive inspection and maintenance services on guyed and self-supported microwave towers at various locations throughout its territory. The work will be performed for each of the following regions: Desert Southwest Region (DSW), Rocky Mountain Region (RMR), Sierra Nevada Region (SNR), and Upper Great Plains Region (UGP).The

requirements are outlined in Attachment 1 – WAPA PWS Draft and additional supporting documentation:Exhibit 1: Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR)Exhibit 2: WAPA Communications Tower Inspection Report FormExhibit 3:

Point of Contacts Submittal Addresses THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.This Sources Sought is intended for a small business set-aside. The NAICS is 541350 Building Inspection Services, with a size standard of $11.5M.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 fulfilling 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 Request for Quote (RFQ).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, and business size. Specify the small business : small business, small-disadvantaged business, woman-owned, veteran-owned, disabled veteran-owned, 8(a), or HUB Zone. 2. A brief Statement of Capabilities detailing how your company meets the