Bentley_SSL_Southwestern_Power_Administration_2_9_2023_1.pdf
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This letter from Bentley Systems, Incorporated provides a sole source justification for proprietary computer-aided design and engineering software used by Southwestern Power Administration. Bentley is the sole source manufacturer and provider of software including PLS-CADD PPA, PLS-POLE/Steel PPA, PLS-POLE/Wood PPA, PLS-SAPS PPA, and PLS-TOWER PPA, as well as comprehensive software support. As the developer of the software, Bentley claims proprietary rights and asserts that it is the only vendor able to distribute the software and perform the functions required by Southwestern Power Administration as specified in Bentley's documentation.
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BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED
685 Stockton Drive Exton, Pennsylvania 19341-1151 T +1 610-458-5000 F +1 610-458-2900
February 9, 2023
Jason DeFrain, Records and Information Management Specialist Division of Information Technology Southwestern Power Administration One West Third St
MANNFORD OK 74044
Dear Mr. DeFrain:
Bentley Systems, Incorporated (“Bentley”) is pleased to provide information about the proprietary nature of Bentley software.
Bentley is the sole source manufacturer that supplies computer-aided design, engineering and manufacturing software, including, without limitation, PLS- CADD PPA, PLS-POLE/Steel PPA, PLS-POLE/Wood PPA, PLS-SAPS PPA, PLS-TOWER PPA, which are presently used by Southwestern Power Administration. In conjunction with software, Bentley is the sole source provider of the comprehensive software support program.
Software and documentation developed at Bentley’s expense are proprietary and confidential. Bentley shall be considered the prime contractor and shall assume the responsibility for maintenance of all Bentley supplied software.
Bentley is the sole source vendor. No other vendors can distribute this software or perform the specific functions required by Southwestern Power Administration as stated in Bentley’s published specifications.
Sincerely, Glenn McCracken Legal Contract Administrator Bentley Systems, Incorporated
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