NextGen WinFlow

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) #89603026Q0083 to procure a NextGen Simulation System with Gas Composition and Satellite Imagery Modules. The primary objective is to obtain software licenses, upgrades, maintenance, and support to verify the engineering efficacy of natural gas and hydropower project proposals. This sole-source commercial procurement is being conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13.5. FERC intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract featuring a one-year base period (beginning October 1, 2026) and four subsequent one-year option periods. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 513210 (Software Publishers), and the award will be based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable quote that matches the specified price schedule. The deliverables include upgrading 12 stand-alone licenses to a network version, maintaining three stand-alone licenses, and providing annual subscription renewals. All software license keys and instructions must be delivered electronically to FERC Headquarters. The solicitation incorporates standard federal provisions, including representations for telecommunications equipment, a specific local deviation regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities, and strict IT security and supply chain risk management requirements to prevent malware and copyright violations. Quotes are due to the Contracting Officer by September 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

This Justification for Other than Full & Open Competition (JOFOC) authorizes a sole-source contract award to Gregg Engineering for its NextGen/WinFlow pipeline hydraulic simulation software. Issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Acquisition Services Division, the contract has an anticipated value of $994,306.00, covering a base period plus four option periods. The software is utilized by the Division of Pipeline Certificates (DPC) to analyze steady-state and transient hydraulic modeling of regulated interstate natural gas pipeline systems, which is a core responsibility in reviewing certificate applications. Gregg Engineering’s proprietary NextGen platform is a critical tool, as no other pipeline simulation software can import its pipeline system formats. Market research confirmed that Gregg Engineering is the sole provider of this technology, with no alternative vendors or resellers available. Because nearly 50 percent of FERC-regulated interstate pipeline operators submit models compatible only with Gregg Engineering and DNV-GL software, transitioning to a different platform would leave the agency unable to conduct necessary hydraulic analyses. Furthermore, FERC has licensed this software for over 25 years, meaning a transition would require costly and time-consuming retraining of staff. Accordingly, the agency determined that a sole-source renewal is the only viable path to maintain continuity of operations and ensure timely analyses for the Commission.