FirstRate -Sole Source.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR

OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

PROJECT NAME:

Energy Visiuals: Transmission Atlas and First‐Rate Generator

The following Justification for Other than Full & Open Competition (JOFOC) is prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.302‐3.

1. ORGANIZATION:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Jean Marshall/NISS Branch 888 1st Street, NE Washington, DC 20426

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

We would like to procure maintenance for Transmission Atlas and First‐Rate GeneratorSoftware that we currently own from Energy Visuals

3. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT & VALUE:

DESCRIPTION:

Transmission Atlas and First-Rate Generator is a unique software that generates cost information for NERC power flow cases and provides analysis to work with the FirstRate generator database.

ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE: $103,400

4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

SEEK GUIDANCE FROM THE ACQUISITION SERVICES DIVISION IN ORDER TO SELECT THE APPROPRIATE

STATUTORY AUTHORITY.

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

[ ] 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

6. SOURCES SOUGHT EFFORTS:

Why is this specific Contractor the only one who can supply the service/product?

They are the sole creators of this software and they also provide maintenance for it

7. DETERMINATION OF FAIR & REASONABLE PRICING:

How did you reach the conclusion that the pricing was reasonable…market comparison, market survey, comparison shopping, etc.? Market Research

Was the service/product previously acquired? If so, Acquisition personnel will assist you w/historical and competitive data for this section. Yes

8. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED & RESULTS:

How did you arrive at the decision to propose this Contractor as the service/product provider? This Vendor is the only person to sell the product

This is a renewal for maintenance. We establish that this was a sole source purchase during the initial purchase.

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

Describe any factors that would make it difficult/more costly for another Contractor to provide the service/product.

This is the only vendor who sell the software and provide maintenance or support for it. A new vendor would need be tasked by FERC to create unique software just for FERC, would not be cost effective and add time for a software engineer to create new 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.

Paul Vanasse

OED/CIO/OTOPS/NISS

Contract Specialist Certification:

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

Name Date Contract Specialist Acquisition Services Division

Contracting Officer Certification:

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

Name Date Contracting Officer

Competition Advocate Approval (required over $100,000.00):

I have reviewed the Justification and find the document adequately addresses the requirements of FAR Subpart 6.302‐1.

Competition Advocate Date