Energy Velocity
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) intends to procure the "Hitachi" EV and Velocity Suite, a comprehensive set of web-based tools for natural gas and electric market information. This will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, awarded based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotes are due March 25, 2026, by 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Purpose & Scope
FERC requires continued access to critical natural gas and electric market information through front-end and back-end tools to support ongoing business processes. The scope includes providing access to Hitachi ABB Power Grids Velocity Suite Online (VSO) for front-end access and Velocity Suite Integration (VSI) for back-end database access. The product encompasses all advertised features of the "Hitachi ABB Power Grids Velocity Suite," such as EV Power, EV Market-Ops, EV Fuels, EV Energy Map, EV Weather, FTR Trader, Velocity Suite Online, EV Transmission, Power Transactions, EV Grid Map, and EV Database Integration. The contractor will also provide configuration and help desk support. User account restrictions apply to EV Grid Map (50 users) and VSI (5 users).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: A base period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, plus four one-year option periods, extending the potential performance through March 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Product/Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC, with services delivered online as web-based applications.
Evaluation & Submission
- Evaluation Criteria: Best value will be determined using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, based on price, delivery, and completeness.
- Questions Due: March 23, 2026, by 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Quotes Due: March 25, 2026, by 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Submission Instructions: Quotes must be submitted in electronic format to trey.hair@ferc.gov. Responses received after the due date and time will be considered non-responsive.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have a current SAM registration.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes Clause 52.204-25, prohibiting contracting for certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment. The point of contact for this acquisition is Trey Hair, Contract Specialist, at trey.hair@ferc.gov or (202) 502-6014.