D--OLI Studio, OLI Flowsheet, and OLI Engine
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the lease, maintenance, and upgrade services of OLI Studio, OLI Flowsheet, and OLI Engine API software to OLI Systems Inc. This is not a request for quote or proposal. Any interested party believing they can meet the requirement must provide evidence of their capability by March 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Requirement
NETL requires the OLI software for its unique ability to perform both chemistry inputs and modeling of various water treatment processes simultaneously. The software provides accurate predictions for ion precipitation (e.g., calcium and barium sulfate) without requiring user-defined inputs. Market research conducted by NETL indicates that OLI Systems Inc. is the only known source capable of providing this specific service, and no potential alternate sources exist that can satisfy NETL's brine separation process needs. Renewing this license will ensure NETL's continued use of the software, efficient operation, and access to historical data.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Anticipated Awardee: OLI Systems Inc.
- Period of Performance (POP): May 23, 2026 – May 22, 2027
- Product/Service Code: DA10 (Support Services, SaaS/Subscription for Application Development)
- Published Date: March 6, 2026
- Response Deadline: March 25, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
Action Items
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation. However, any interested party that believes it is capable of meeting the described requirement must identify themselves and provide written evidence of their capability to Shannon.Lynch@netl.doe.gov by the specified deadline. Telephone responses will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
The government's determination not to compete this requirement, based on responses to this notice, is solely at its discretion. Information received will be considered only for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.