Attachment 1 - PowerWorld Sole Source Justification.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR

OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

PROJECT NAME:

PowerWorld

The following Justification for Other than Full & Open Competition (JOFOC) is prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.303-2.

1. ORGANIZATION:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Office of Executive Director

Acquisition Services Division

888 1st Street, NE

Washington, DC 20426

2. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED:

FERC would like to procure maintenance and license for PowerWorld Software that we currently own and is about to expire.

3. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT & VALUE:

PowerWorld is an interactive power system simulation package designed to simulate high voltage power system operation on a time frame ranging from several minutes to several days. It is used by various program offices in the Commission. Maintenance is necessary to ensure updates and technical support are available. There are risks of losing valuable functionality and current projects as well as incurring additional cost by using products other than PowerWorld software.

4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(2) in accordance with:

[ ] FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies and services will satisfy

Agency Requirements;

[ ] FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and compelling urgency;

[ ] Other, define below:

5. DEMONSTRATE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS:

This product is unique and established as one of a kind. Through PowerWorld, users have access to a mapping product, Energy Visuals Transmission Atlas. Staff uses Transmission Atlas to geographically map equipment such as substations, transmission lines, and generators, as well as to determine critical assets at station locations. Power-World's tool exceeds others by offering more accurate GIC(Geomagnetically Induced Current) calculations in addition to GIC visualization.

6. SOURCES SOUGHT EFFORTS:

PowerWorld is the sole creator of this software, and they also provide the maintenance for it.

7. DETERMINATION OF FAIR & REASONABLE PRICING:

PowerWorld was previously acquired, and SMEs determined their fair and reasonable value by reviewing previous contract pricing, pricing for similar services and current market pricing.

8. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED & RESULTS:

Market research indicates that this is not available through any other means or resellers.

9. ANY OTHER FACTORS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND

OPEN COMPETITION:

(Describe any other Factors for Sole Source)

This is the only vendor who sells the software and provides maintenance and/or support for the software.

10. A LISTING OF THE SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN

INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION.

N/A

11. A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY

SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SERVICES REQUIRED:

N/A

12. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS: (Signatures are required)

Technical & Requirements Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance that are included in this document are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer’s Representative Date

CIO, IT Network Infrastructure and Support Services Branch

Contracting Officer Certification:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Date

Acquisition Services Division

Competition Advocate Certification:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Competition Advocate Date

Acquisition Services Division