09. Sole Source Justification - NOI_Redacted.pdf
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Brand Name Only/Single Source Justification
This is a Brand Name Only/Single Source Justification document for a federal contract opportunity issued by the Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Sierra Nevada Region, located in Folsom, California (PR#: 26WA160544). WAPA is seeking Computer Based Training (CBT) services proprietary to Western Power Pool (WPP) to support dispatch training needs for WAPA SNR dispatchers. The training requirement is structured as a base period plus four option years and must accommodate 25 trainees annually. WAPA dispatchers are required to maintain one of four levels of NERC Certification, with each certification requiring between 140-200 continuing education hours every three years over a five-year period.
The justification for single-source procurement is based on Western Power Pool's exclusive provision of CBT training that is proprietary and specific to the Western Interconnect, the Northwestern Power Pool (NWPP) Reserve Sharing Group, Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC BA), and NERC preparation training. Technical experts reviewed alternative CBT providers including Health and Safety Institute, Southwest Power Pool, and Operator Educational Services North America, but determined that only Western Power Pool offers WAPA SNR-specific content tailored to the agency's dispatch area requirements. The recommended contractor is Western Power Pool, located at 7525 NE Ambassador Place, Suite M, Portland, Oregon 97220. Specific pricing information is redacted in the document.
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Brand Name Only/ Single Source Justification Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)
RFO FAR 12.102(a), Restricting competition, under SAT
PR#: 26WA160544
1. Identification of the agency and the contracting office.
Department of Energy, WAPA, Sierra Nevada Region 114 Parkshore Drive, Folsom, CA 95630.
2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.
This is a base plus four Option Year requirement for Computer Based Training proprietary to Western Power Pool (WPP) and specific to WAPA SNR’s dispatch training needs. WASN Dispatchers are required to maintain one of 4 levels of NERC Certification. Each certification requires between 140-200 continuing education hours every three years. WPP provides dispatcher-oriented training for the Western Interconnection, North Western Power Pool (NWPP) Reserve Sharing group, Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC BA), and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) preparation training (SNR Trainee). This training helps operators maintain their certification over the next five years.
3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.
The specified training provided by Western Power Pool is the only entity that provides Computer Based Training (CBT) that is proprietary and specific to the Western Interconnect, our Reserve Sharing Group and Balancing Authority. There are other entities that provide general CBTs that do not directly address our specific dispatch area and needs.
4. A description of the Market Research (MR) conducted and the results or a statement of the reason MR was not conducted.
Technical experts reviewed other available programs that offer CBT training such as Health and Safety Institute, Southwest Power Pool, and Operator Educational Services North America. Western Power Pool offers WAPA SNR specific content.
5. Price estimate, including all options, if applicable.
annually for 25 trainees. Total contract value .
6. Recommended source.
Western Power Pool 7525 NE Ambassador Place, Suite M Portland, OR 97220
Certification
The information contained in this Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is certified accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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