GAMS Licenses

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking to procure GAMS software licenses and support services through a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ 89603025Q0015). The solicitation covers multiple license configurations, including a 20-user MUD license package containing GAMS Base Module, CPLEX Module, GUROBI Module, and KNITRO Module, as well as single-user licenses for various modules. Potential offerors must submit electronic quotes by February 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST to joan.demetrius@ferc.gov, with any questions due by February 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. Vendors must have current SAM registration and complete representations and certifications (52.212-3). The solicitation incorporates standard commercial item provisions and clauses, indicating a straightforward procurement process with standard evaluation criteria focused on meeting the technical specifications and licensing requirements.

The procurement is an unrestricted acquisition under NAICS category 513210 (Software Publishers) with a size standard of $47 million. The contract base period runs from March 23, 2025, to March 22, 2026, with four optional one-year renewal periods potentially extending the contract through March 22, 2030. Delivery of licenses will be to FERC's warehouse located at 888 First Street NE, Washington DC 20426. The solicitation includes a 6-month option to extend services and is structured as a firm-fixed price contract with 35 line items. The brand name justification document indicates that GAMS software is deemed essential and unique to the agency's mission, suggesting a highly specialized requirement that may limit competitive alternatives. No specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, and the precise award value is not explicitly stated in the provided documentation.