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FSC Group: Facilities – Facilities Services FSC Class(es)/Product Code(s):

Contract Number: 47QSMD20R0001 Contract period:

May 23, 2024 – May 22, 2029

EXETER ASSOCIATES, INC.

10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 300 Columbia, Maryland 21044-3575 410-992-7500 exeterassociates.com

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Business Size: Small Business

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Note: All prices include the required Industrial Funding Fee (IFF).

(1) Exeter’s equivalencies for education and experience are generally that one year of relevant experience can be substituted for one year of required education. Specifically:

· A Bachelor’s degree can be substituted with four years of relevant experience.

· A Master’s degree can be substituted with a Bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant experience.

· A Ph.D. can be substituted with a Bachelor’s degree plus five years of relevant experience.

Professional Labor Category Descriptions Subject Matter Expert Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 17 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree plus 15 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. plus 12 years of relevant experience.

Labor Category Description and Main Duties Individuals in the Subject Matter Expert (SME) category typically hold an advanced degree in economics or a related field and boast over 12 years of experience in the utility industry. SMEs manage numerous large-scale, complex projects and ensure their successful completion. SMEs offer guidance, supervision, and support to team members across all levels of the organization. They hold deep knowledge in one or more areas of expertise, including business plan development, industry restructuring, rate design, both marginal and embedded class cost of service studies, utility revenue requirements, load forecasting, resource planning, electric transmission system evaluations, and natural gas pipeline analysis. Their expertise extends to federal utility acquisition and procurement, utility benchmarking, distributed generation, and contract negotiations.

SMEs are also proficient in organized and bilateral wholesale and retail electricity markets, energy procurement, policy review and design, state and federal utility regulation, demand-side management, demand response, and state and federal renewable energy, storage, and nuclear policies. Additionally, SMEs analyze electricity supply and price risks, analyze market prices for electricity and natural gas, and design electric supply acquisition strategies and rate designs while evaluating electric utility tariffs.

SMEs play a crucial role in conducting high-level reviews and providing support for utility regulatory and rate filings, often acting as expert witnesses in state or federal regulatory commission proceedings. They address a range of issues related to utility service in regulatory proceedings, including revenue requirement, class cost of service, rate design analysis, supply acquisition, public utility mergers and acquisitions, consumer protection, and investigations into the natural gas supply and procurement practices of local distribution companies.

Lead Economist/Analyst Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 12 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. plus seven years of relevant experience.

Labor Category Description and Main Duties Individuals in this senior-level category typically possess an advanced degree in economics or a related field, along with over seven years of relevant experience in the utility industry, demonstrating exceptional leadership and managerial skills. They take on project management roles and provide guidance, supervision, and support to junior and mid-level team members.

The Lead Economist/Analyst is a seasoned utility industry professional skilled at independently managing complex assignments and adeptly supporting clients’ consulting needs across various aspects of the utility sector. This role involves working on a diverse array of projects either independently or as part of a team, including conducting revenue requirement analyses, class cost of service studies, life-cycle cost analyses, options studies, policy analyses, and aiding in complex utility contract negotiations.

Additionally, the Lead Economist/Analyst is qualified to support expert witness testimony or act as an expert witness in utility regulatory proceedings before state and federal regulatory commissions, specializing in one core area of intervention: revenue requirement, return on equity, or class cost of service and rate design issues.

Senior Economist/Analyst Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor’s degree plus seven years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree plus five years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. plus two years of relevant experience.

Labor Category Description and Main Duties The Senior Economist/Analyst is an experienced utility industry professional, capable of handling complex assignments independently, and supporting clients’ utility consulting needs across various aspects of the utility sector. They provide technical assistance to Subject Matter Experts and Lead Economists/Analysts on a wide range of utility-related matters, such as preparing testimony for regulatory proceedings before state and federal regulatory commissions and conducting research on utility rates and tariffs for option studies to ensure precise rate application for large users. Senior Economists/Analysts also conduct detailed utility studies like class cost of service studies, revenue requirement analyses, and life-cycle cost analyses; lead negotiations for utility service contracts; engage in the planning process and manage both internal and external timelines; and prepare utility contracts for executive approval.

Economist/Analyst Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor’s degree plus three years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree plus one year of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. plus relevant experience.

Labor Category Description and Main Duties Economists/Analysts provide technical assistance to Subject Matter Experts, Lead Economists/Analysts, and Senior Economists/Analysts in conducting detailed research on various topics, including renewable energy integration, market dynamics, regulatory changes, and economic issues within the utility sector (electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater). They manage and collaborate with Research Assistants. They also work with senior staff on projects such as market evaluations, forecasting, options analyses, cost-benefit analyses, and policy development. Economists/Analysts assist in creating reports, presentations, and policy briefs, ensuring that research findings are communicated clearly and concisely to stakeholders. They support senior staff by reviewing work performed by Research Assistants using statistical tools like R, Python, IBM SPSS Statistics, and STATA, and leverage Microsoft Office suite tools, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, for comprehensive data analysis and effective presentation creation.

Research Assistant Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree plus zero years of relevant work experience or a high school diploma plus four years of relevant work experience.

Labor Category Description and Main Duties Individuals in this entry-level category typically have less than three years of experience and provide technical support to Subject Matter Experts, Lead Economists/Analysts, Senior Economists/Analysts, and Economists/Analysts in conducting primary research on a range of topics, including renewable energy integration, market trends, regulatory changes, and economic issues within the utility sector (electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater). They collaborate with senior staff on various projects involving market assessments, forecasting, options evaluations, cost-benefit analyses, and policy formulation. They also support senior staff by utilizing statistical tools such as R, Python, IBM SPSS Statistics, and STATA, along with the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, for in-depth data analysis and effective presentation development.

Why Choose Exeter Associates for Your Utility Consulting Needs?

Proven Expertise and Experience Established in 1981 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Exeter is an experienced economics consulting firm specializing in the utility sector. Our team of professional consultants brings a unique perspective grounded in over 40 years of experience working for the benefit of the federal government in the regulated and unregulated electric power, natural gas, water, and wastewater sectors. Exeter routinely provides expert advisory services to state and federal entities, demonstrating a deep understanding of complex utility issues, and delivers customized solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients.

Renowned Professional Excellence Exeter’s team is highly skilled and nationally recognized for our extensive expertise in addressing diverse utility industry challenges. Our areas of expertise include: regionally integrated electricity and natural gas markets; industry restructuring; transmission and distribution system operations, services, and tariffs; economics and optimization of renewable energy resources; evaluation of carbon pollution-free electricity (CFE) procurements; and resource and planning economics. With several senior staff members recognized nationally as leading energy market experts, Exeter offers unmatched insights and strategic guidance. Our hands-on approach ensures we provide the most comprehensive support to our clients.

Comprehensive Service Offerings Exeter provides a wide array of services, including:

· Expert testimony and litigation support in utility regulatory proceedings;

· Strategic advisory on rate case interventions and regulatory rulemakings;

· Extensive support in contract negotiations and competitive acquisition of energy supplies;

· Facility optimization studies involving long-term energy supply and demand arrangements;

· Options studies (benefit/cost analyses, life-cycle costing, and decision analysis) to support optimization of supply arrangements and evaluation of utility service agreements; and

· Economic and policy analysis to support program design, implementation, and evaluation.

Trusted by Federal Clients Exeter is a trusted advisor to high-profile federal agencies such as the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Energy, the Defense Logistics Agency - Energy. Our consistent strategic advisory role in regulatory proceedings, energy procurement, and policy initiatives has solidified our reputation as a reliable federal government partner.

Tailored Utility Solutions Exeter understands the unique challenges and opportunities presented by regulatory environments across various states. Our expertise in federal and state regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), is critical in helping federal facilities effectively and sustainably manage utility costs. Exeter also has extensive experience in conducting feasibility studies for prospective generation facilities. We also closely monitor market, regulatory, and policy developments that may affect our federal government clients.

Impactful Results Our work for the federal government consistently yields substantial cost savings, enhancing utility service efficiencies for our clients. Examples include negotiating favorable terms with major utilities and providing ongoing support in utility rate case proceedings, securing millions of dollars in savings.

Dedicated to Innovation and Excellence Exeter is committed to leading technological and regulatory advancements in the utility industry, offering the most current and effective solutions for our clients. Our dedication to innovation is evident in our active monitoring of rate case filings, regulatory and policy developments, and technological innovations that transform utility services. We ensure our federal clients are well-equipped to adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes, helping them achieve operational efficiency and sustainability. Our proactive approach to CFE procurements, feasibility studies of renewable and clean energy projects, and utility green-pricing programs demonstrates our commitment to the future of energy management.

Choose Exeter Associates for a partnership that offers experienced, insightful, and results-driven utility management consultancy, tailored to meet the specific needs of federal agencies.

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