DH10--36C10A25Q0038 Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert (VA-25-00044239)
ID: 36C10A25Q0038Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFTECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER AUSTIN (36C10A)AUSTIN, TX, 78744, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM AS A SERVICE: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (DH10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/11ee0486cdee4a3db1b64dc9ef1dbc95/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Schneider Electric Inc. for the procurement of EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert Software, along with maintenance and technical support. This acquisition is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) due to Schneider Electric being the sole supplier capable of meeting the VA's specific compatibility requirements, as the software is essential for integrating Schneider Electric devices within the VA’s Data Center operations. The EcoStruxure software is critical for collecting and managing energy data from existing proprietary meters, ensuring operational efficiency. Interested parties must submit their responses by 12:00 PM EST on April 14, 2025, to Contract Specialist Catherine Joyce at catherine.joyce1@va.gov, with the total estimated price for the contract yet to be determined.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Catherine JoyceContract Specialist
    (512) 981-4438
    Catherine.joyce1@va.gov
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    36C10A25Q0038_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to award a sole-source contract to Schneider Electric Inc. for the EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert Software, including its maintenance and technical support. This decision is based on Schneider Electric being the sole supplier, justifying the noncompetitive solicitation under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for acquisitions below the simplified threshold. The contract falls under NAICS code 541519, which pertains to Other Computer Related Services, with a size standard of 150 employees. Interested parties must submit their responses by 12:00 PM EST on April 14, 2025, to Contract Specialist Catherine Joyce via email. This notice is not an invitation for competitive bids, and the relevant documentation is attached for reference. The VA seeks this software to enhance its infrastructure operations effectively.
    P03 - JA Schneider Electric EcoStruxure PME Final_Redacted.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to procure Schneider Electric (SE) EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert (PME) software through a sole-source justification. This acquisition includes onsite software installation, perpetual licenses, maintenance, and technical support tailored for integrating SE devices in the VA’s Data Center operations. The PME software is critical for collecting essential energy data from proprietary SE meters already installed, ensuring effective communication and data management. The justification cites Federal Acquisition Regulations, asserting that SE is the only vendor capable of meeting compatibility requirements due to the proprietary nature of its technology. Market research confirmed no alternative software meets VA's needs without incurring significant costs for replacement and retraining. The total estimated price for this contract is yet to be determined. Lastly, the VA commits to ongoing market analysis to explore future competitive options while emphasizing the necessity of using SE's software to maintain operational efficiency.
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