Ucos subscription service OY
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 140R8125Q0221
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation Department of the Interior
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 140R8125P0106 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- Points of contact
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- Hainsworth, Christopher chainsworth@usbr.gov (303) 445-3796
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued a sole source justification notice for UCOS Subscription Services to support the proprietary UCOS software platform used in the Distributed Control Systems at the Yuma Desalting Plant and Water Quality Improvement Center. The services include 8x5 technical support, software updates, license maintenance, and remote assistance for the distributed control systems that are critical to plant operations. The Bureau awarded contract 140R8125P0106 to FMC Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of TechnipFMC, on September 3, 2025, under FAR 6.302-1 authority citing only one responsible source available. The sole source justification is based on the proprietary nature of the UCOS system, with TechnipFMC being the exclusive provider with no authorized resellers or third-party vendors capable of delivering the required licensing, updates, and technical support. While the specific contract value was not disclosed, the Bureau noted that replacing the UCOS system would require a full redesign resulting in prohibitive costs and operational disruption. The agency conducted market research confirming TechnipFMC as the only viable source and indicated plans to explore alternative open systems architecture solutions in the future to reduce vendor dependency and increase competition.
Notice text
This Justification and Approval (J&A) is for a sole source award made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 13.501(a), ¿Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.¿
The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a firm-fixed-price purchase order to FMC Technologies, Inc. (a subsidiary of TechnipFMC) for UCOS Subscription Services. These services support the proprietary UCOS software platform used in the Distributed Control Systems (DCS) at the Yuma Desalting Plant (YDP) and Water Quality Improvement Center (WQIC).
The UCOS system is proprietary to TechnipFMC, and all licensing, updates, and technical support must be procured through FMC Technologies, Inc. No authorized resellers or third-party vendors exist.
This notice is published in accordance with FAR 6.305. Awarded contract 140R8125P0106 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-09-03.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| WBR-1406_303-1_JOTFOC_BC_Redacted_1.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Ucos subscription service (2025-2029) | Award Notice | |
| Ucos subscription service OY | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Ucos subscription service OY | Solicitation |
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