7A--Intent to Sole Source Notice-GE

The Western Area Power Administration, a component of the Department of Energy, has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to acquire software support services through a sole source procurement. The notice specifically covers annual maintenance renewal for several software systems, including GE Energy Management Services' SCADA Energy Management System, Nexant software, SISCO MMS-EASE, and TSMOnly. The procurement is categorized under the Software Publishers NAICS code 513210 and the IT and Telecom Business Application Software PSC category 7A21. The contract will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13, which govern commercial item acquisitions and simplified acquisitions. The procurement is not set aside for any specific type of business and will cover a performance period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

Contractors interested in this opportunity are invited to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the government's requirements within 5 calendar days of the notice's publication. While this is a sole source procurement, the agency is open to receiving capability statements that could potentially influence their procurement decision. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the requirement based on the received responses. Eligible sources can submit documentation highlighting their capabilities and potential to satisfy the specified software maintenance renewal needs. The notice emphasizes that this is not a competitive proposal solicitation, but rather an informational notice providing potential vendors an opportunity to present their qualifications. Contractors should carefully review the specific software systems and maintenance requirements outlined in the notice to ensure their capability statements are relevant and comprehensive.