7A--Intent to Sole Source Notice - PowerWorld
ID: 89503025NWA000047Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFWESTERN-CORPORATE SERVICES OFFICELAKEWOOD, CO, 80228, USA

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Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/86c62e1422df4831af8cd119d336c177/view
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    The Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration intends to procure Powerworld Simulator ATC PVQV Transient Licenses on a sole source basis from Powerworld Corporation. This procurement is essential for the annual renewal of licenses that support the agency's operational capabilities in power system simulations. The acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13, and while this is not a request for competitive quotes, responsible sources may submit capability statements within 5 days of publication for consideration. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Cassie Aragon at caragon@wapa.gov or call (720) 962-7173 for further information.

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    Aragon, Cassie
    (720) 962-7173
    caragon@wapa.gov
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