Redacted_Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition_PME_Approved.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for a sole-source contract with Schneider Electric Federal, Inc. The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service seeks to maintain continuity of Operations and Maintenance and Software Support services for the existing Power Monitoring Expert (PME) software system. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement for one base year with two one-year options, with a total estimated contract value spanning three years.

The procurement is specifically for maintaining the PME software, which integrates metered energy data from GSA buildings nationwide. Schneider Electric will be responsible for software upgrades, security patches, system monitoring, device integration, and troubleshooting. The sole-source justification is based on the proprietary nature of the software, its deep integration with GSA's existing systems, and the significant costs and complexities associated with switching to an alternative system. GSA conducted market research through a Request for Information (RFI) in March 2025, which resulted in Schneider Electric being the only qualified respondent. The agency plans to continue exploring alternative vendors through future market analyses and competitive solicitations.