Blue Beam

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking to procure 140 network licenses for Bluebeam Revu Core Studio software, a digital annotation and collaboration tool specifically used for construction drawings, specifications, and technical artifacts in PDF format. This procurement is structured as a brand name acquisition with justification, meaning vendors must quote the exact items specified in the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and provide brand name justification documentation. The evaluation will be conducted using the lowest priced technically acceptable method, with the award going to the vendor that meets technical requirements while offering the most favorable government discount. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to trey.hair@ferc.gov by 1:00 PM EST on September 15, 2025. Quote submissions are due by 1:00 PM EST on September 18, 2025, with the contract period scheduled to run from September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2026.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors, though the brand name justification indicates that Bluebeam software has been the incumbent solution used by FERC's Office of Energy Projects for the past two years. While specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the procurement involves exactly 140 network licenses for a one-year contract term. The contract will include provisions for quality control, software licensing compliance, supply chain risk management, and adherence to NIST security guidelines and copyright laws. Performance of the contract will take place at FERC's Washington, DC location at 20426, with the solicitation classified under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and PSC code 7A20 (IT and Telecom - Application Development Software).