Software Licensing Opportunity: GLASS Software for Real-Time Optimization of Power Transmission Capacity
ID: CW-19-22Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFBATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE–DOE CNTRIdaho Falls, ID, 83415, USA

NAICS

Other Electric Power Generation (221118)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4dd5b4ee51f241478e8d06e8fa8cca4f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Energy is seeking qualified vendors to provide software licensing for the General Line Ampacity State Solver (GLASS), a dynamic line rating software designed to optimize power transmission capacity in real-time. This software solution aims to address transmission bottlenecks and high monitoring costs by utilizing minimal data inputs and advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling to enhance the efficiency of overhead power transmission lines. GLASS is particularly important for electric utilities and grid operators as it allows for higher capacity utilization and seamless integration with existing systems, ultimately supporting the safe incorporation of renewable energy sources. Interested parties can contact Javier Martinez at javier.martinez@inl.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

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    Javier Martinez
    javier.martinez@inl.gov
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