Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Added: Dec 18, 2015 1:47 pm The United States Energy Information Administration (EIA), Washington D.C. 20585. This is a Sole Source synopsis published for informational purposes only. This proposed action is for the procurement of license agreements for use of the 1) UPLAN Network Power Model (UPLAN-NPM)/ market simulation model and 2) Plato Data Model [ zonal database for the Eastern Interconnection, Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) and Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). UPLAN-NPM is a production cost simulation model that can be used to perform detailed analysis of generator unit commitment, economic dispatch and wholesale pricing in United States electricity markets. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B) ? Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This proposed procurement will be a Sole Source under North American Industry Classification Sy stem Code (NAICS) 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Size standard for NAICS 541690 is $15,000,000. The proposed source is LCG Consulting, 4962 El Camino Real, Suite 112, Los Altos, CA 94022. LCG Consulting is a small business, under NAICS 541690. The place of performance will be 1000 Independence Avenue, Washington D.C. 20585. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, quotation or exception to the intent to purchase on a sole source basis, which shall be considered by the Government if received by 3:00 pm Local (Washington D.C.) Time, Monday, January 4, 2016. Informat ion received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This sole source contracting action is pursuing a waiver from placing an order on a competitive basis pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR Part 6 for the aforementioned requirement based on the application of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B), Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies, or services are unique, or highly specialized. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. You may contact SAM by telephone at 866-606-8220 or online at https://www.sam.gov. The anticipated award date for this acquisition is January 15, 2016. Any information should be e-mailed to david.lione@eia.gov, or lolita.neal@eia.gov, no later than 3:00 pm Local (Washington D.C.) Time, Monday, January 4, 2016. Only inquiries/information received by this date wil l be considered. Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "DE-SOL-0009311, UPLAN Network Power Model.?