Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - GE PowerOn EMS/Nexant

Title: GE PowerOn EMS

Notice Type: Pre-solicitation

Response Date: 10/25/2023

Classification Code/PSC: DA10

NAICS: 513210

Set Aside: N/A

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TO GE Grid Solutions, LLC.

The Department of Energy/Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) intends to negotiate on a single source basis with GE Grid Solutions, LLC, of Atlanta, GA, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), Soliciting from a Single Source, for annual renewal of support packages for GE Power On EMS, Nexant, SISCO MMS-EASE, and additional TSMOnly licensed software.

The Government intends to acquire these services using the provisions, clauses, and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.

This is a sole-source requirement to GE Grid Solutions, LLC, as they are the historic provider of support licenses for GE Power On EMS, Nexant, SISCO MMS-EASE, and additional TSMOnly licensed software to WAPA and sole proprietor of the software.  The software maintenance and support licenses have been previously provided to WAPA by GE Grid Solutions, LLC, through previous single source contract awards.  If WAPA identifies no other capable sources by October 25, 2023, WAPA will issue a firm-fixed-price contract to GE Grid Solutions, LLC.  Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement, in writing, no later than the response date.  Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill the requirement.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 513210, and the size standard is $47,000,000 annually.

A determination by the Government whether to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received from all responsible sources will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.

This notice of intent is not a competitive Request for Quotation (RFQ).  No solicitation package will be publicly issued. In accordance with FAR 5.207, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government whether to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received from all responsible sources will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Inquiries will only be accepted via e-mail to Drew So at aso@wapa.gov.  No telephone requests will be honored.