SPECIAL NOTICE
D -- UPLAN NETWORK POWER MODEL(UPLAN-NPM
- Notice Date
- 12/11/2017
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- #541519
— Other Computer Related Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Federal Locations, All DOE Federal Contracting Offices, Various, Various locations, 20585
- ZIP Code
- 20585
- Solicitation Number
- 18EI000XXX
- Archive Date
- 1/18/2018
- Point of Contact
- Sherrell Josey, Phone: 2025867712
- E-Mail Address
-
sherrell.josey@eia.gov
(sherrell.josey@eia.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a Sole Source notice published for informational purposes only. This proposed action is to enter into a multi-year contract for a three (3)-user license for the following models: 1) UPLAN Network Power Model (UPLAN-NPM)/ market simulation model 2) Plato Data Model [both nodal and zonal database for the Eastern Interconnection, Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) and Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)], along with training for both models. 3) Generator X (Gen-X) power system optimization module option 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. EIA staff plans to use UPLAN-NPM for scenario analysis, discussion papers and today-in-energy (TIE) analysis, and to evaluate UPLAN-NPM forecasts for potential future incorporation in the Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO) for electricity generation modeling. LCG Consulting is the only contractor who can provide this support. The anticipated period of performance is February 15, 2018-February 14, 2019, with two option years. 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 System Code (NAICS) 541519, Computer Systems Design and Related Services. The proposed source is LCG Consulting, located in: 4962 El Camino Real, Suite 112 Los Altos, CA 94022, U.S.A. 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 8:00 am Local (Washington D.C.) Time, January 3, 2018. Information 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. Any information should be e-mailed to Sherrell Josey, at Sherrell.Josey@eia.gov no later than 8:00 am Local (Washington D.C.) Time, January 3, 2018. Only inquiries/information received by this date will be considered. Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "UPLAN-NPM Model Licenses".
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOE/PAM/HQ/18EI000XXX/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Energy Information Administration, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20585, United States
- Zip Code: 20585
- Zip Code: 20585
- Record
- SN04763089-W 20171213/171211231449-7efedf6dc1d300c0ec4e2d4b4c8144b7 (fbodaily.com)
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