2025-11-6 JOFOC_C3AI FE V2_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Headquarters Procurement Services, seeking a Central Data Management solution from C3.AI. The contract is a Fixed Price (FFP) with a total value spanning 3 years, structured with 4-month base and option periods. C3.AI will provide a data integration software solution including cloud hosting infrastructure, deployment, configuration, and integration of applications, AI model development, user interface creation, security implementation, and user training.

The solution must enable connecting, extracting, transforming, and loading data into a single platform, with capabilities for processing unstructured data, providing contextual analysis, and maintaining data security. Key requirements include successful deployment for safety professionals, adherence to MA and DOE information security standards, and a FedRAMP authorized, scalable cloud hosting infrastructure. The procurement is deemed urgent due to current data management deficiencies that impede DOE's decision-making capabilities, with the contract aimed at optimizing operations, enhancing strategic planning, and improving overall mission effectiveness.