RFI - Power Ops Independent Assessment
ID: 10-15-24Type: Sources Sought
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFMSTS – DOE CONTRACTORNorth Las Vegas, NV, 89030, USA

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Electric Power Transmission, Control, and DistributionT (22112)
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    The Department of Energy is seeking qualified firms to provide consulting services for an independent assessment of the power management approach and capabilities at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). The assessment aims to address current and projected challenges in areas such as operating procedures, system reliability, asset management, and organizational resources, with deliverables including gap analysis and prioritized recommendations. This opportunity is critical for ensuring the resilience and efficiency of the NNSS power system, which includes extensive transmission and distribution infrastructure. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and responses to specific questions by November 7, 2024, to Elina Sverdlova at sverdle@nv.doe.gov.

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    Elina Sverdlova
    sverdle@nv.doe.gov
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