GE Vernova Software Support - Acceleration Plan Premier - Renewal

The Bureau of Reclamation, under the Department of the Interior, has published a Special Notice announcing its intention to award a sole source contract to GE Vernova/CB Pacific for the renewal of software support services. The contract covers 66 separate licenses for iFix v6.5, iClient v6.5, and Historian V9.1, which are essential components of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system operated by the Central Valley Operations Office. This procurement action is being conducted under Other Than Full and Open Competition (JTFOC) authority, as the government has determined that only one responsible source is available to meet the specified requirements. The Special Notice was posted on March 26, 2026, with a due date of March 30, 2026. The contract period of performance spans from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. The justification for sole source procurement is based on GE Vernova's exclusive developer and licensor status and CB Pacific's designation as the sole authorized distributor for the Bureau of Reclamation.

The objective of this procurement is to maintain critical software support services and ensure continued compliance with FISMA and NERC-CIP security obligations that would be jeopardized by switching vendors. The government conducted market research on February 26, 2026 via email confirmation with representatives from both CB Pacific and GE Vernova to validate the sole source determination. Interested parties should note that this procurement is not open to competition, as the government has established that vendor switching would require complete system reprogramming and prevent access to necessary security updates. The Contracting Officer will determine fair and reasonable pricing through analysis of market research data, historical purchase prices, and comparable pricing from related industries. The contract is expected to be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures with a value at or below $9 million under 41 U.S.C. 1901 authority. Only CB Pacific, as the authorized distributor for GE Vernova products to the Bureau of Reclamation, is eligible to fulfill this sole source requirement.