DH10--36C10A25Q0038 Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert (VA-25-00044239)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Technology Acquisition Center has issued a Special Notice for a sole-source contract with Schneider Electric Inc. located in Eatontown, NJ. The contract is specifically for the procurement of EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert Software, including maintenance and technical support services. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. The Notice is categorized under NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services, with a size standard of 150 employees. The VA has determined that Schneider Electric is the sole supplier capable of meeting their specific technology requirements.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to acquire software, perpetual licenses, and technical support for the VA's Office of Information and Technology's data center support systems. The contract will provide software updates, bug fixes, upgrade support, and 12 hours per day x 5 days per week email and online technical support for a 12-month performance period. Contractors should note that this is not a competitive solicitation, and no additional solicitation will be issued. All responses must be submitted to Mrs. Catherine Joyce, Contract Specialist, via email at catherine.joyce1@va.gov by 12:00 PM EST on April 14, 2025. Market research conducted from 2022 to January 2025 confirmed that Schneider Electric is the only vendor capable of providing compatible software with the VA's existing networked meters, making this a strategic sole-source procurement that avoids the costly replacement of current infrastructure.