ATF Electric Utility Services

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), a civilian agency within the Department of Justice, has issued a Special Notice for Electric Utility Services. The notice indicates ATF's intent to award a sole source contract to Potomac Electric Power CO located in Washington, DC. The contract opportunity is identified by the unique Federal Contract Opportunity ID 5875cbb02a924401855b389e89c0964c and was posted on February 15, 2025, with a response deadline of February 21, 2025. The procurement will utilize FAR 6.302-1 authority, which allows for a sole source award when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 221121 for Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control and PSC code S112 for Electric Utilities.

The proposed contract encompasses a base year with four subsequent option years, spanning from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2030. ATF will communicate directly with Potomac Electric Power CO and will not issue a formal combined synopsis/solicitation. No specific set-aside has been designated for this opportunity, which means the contract is open to standard competitive considerations. The sole source justification is based on the determination that Potomac Electric Power CO is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's specific electric utility service requirements. Contractors should note that this special notice serves as the sole notification of ATF's intent to proceed with a sole source procurement. Interested parties should be aware that all solicitation communications will occur exclusively with the proposed contractor, Potomac Electric Power CO.