Barehand-Hotstick-Rope Access Training

Western Area Power Administration (Western), Desert Southwest Region (DSWR), intends to acquire on a Sole Source basis, 80 hours of training on Extra High Voltage (EHV) Barehand, Hotstick, and Rope Access Training for certification. The contractor must provide a trainer who is a Journeyman Lineman, extensively documented barehand experience, extensively documented EHV hotstick experience, and extensively documented rope access experience on energized conductors. Training will be provided by Powerline Training Consultants, LLC, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The resulting procurement will be conducted in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS/QUOTES. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement in response to this requirement, which shall be considered by the Agency. Capability statements must be received by 2:00pm (MST) February 5, 2016, and shall include documentation on ability to satisfy the Government's requirements. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Questions concerning this notice may be directed to Caroline Bachelier, Contract Specialist, at [email protected].