SSJ_Redacted_1.pdf

This is a Sole-Source Justification document for the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) to procure software subscription services from MCG Energy Solutions LLC (MCG) through the GSA Federal Supply Schedule. The document details multiple software modules for the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) and Upper Great Plains (UGP) regions, including Integrated Asset Manager (IAM), Energy Accounting System (EAS), Hosted Data Service (HDS), and various communication and security protocol modules.

The justification emphasizes MCG's unique position as the sole provider of software meeting WAPA's specific needs, with over 20 years of integrated use. Key software modules include IAM for bid capture and market settlements, EAS for energy accounting, and VPN communications between MCG's datacenter and WAPA locations. The document highlights the proprietary nature of the software, extensive integration with WAPA's systems, and the significant costs and operational risks associated with switching to an alternative vendor, estimated between $13.8 million to $17.3 million. WAPA plans to continue using MCG's software while exploring potential future competitive alternatives through internal assessments and industry standard investigations.