GRID 20/20 data collections and monitoring services

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the GRID 20/20 data collections and monitoring services opportunity (Notice ID: N3943026F5012).

• Q1: Regarding alternative lists of interested firms or connections with potential prime contractors, the government stated there is no alternative list and intends to award directly to Grid 20/20, Inc. Bidders are directed to the approved SAP Single Source Justification.
• Q2: Concerning whether this is a brand-new contract or if an incumbent is performing these services, the government clarified that this is a brand-new contract and the award is intended to be made directly to Grid 20/20, Inc. Bidders are again directed to the approved SAP Single Source Justification.

These answers indicate that the government intends to award this contract on a sole-source basis to Grid 20/20, Inc. This significantly impacts the competitive nature of the opportunity.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides a response to a vendor question regarding the GRID 20/20 data collections and monitoring services opportunity.

• Question: Is there an alternative list of interested firms or a way to connect with potential prime contractors?
• Answer: There is no alternative list of interested firms. The government intends to award directly to Grid 20/20, Inc. Bidders are directed to refer to the approved SAP Single Source Justification.

This clarification indicates that the government intends to award this contract on a sole-source basis to Grid 20/20, Inc. This suggests that further competitive bidding may not be applicable for this opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services to acquire Grid 20/20 data collections and monitoring services through ATI HESS data collection software, Transformer data communications and services, and provide onsite and virtual technical support for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton's Electrical and Gas Division. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on an other than full and open competition basis, citing the sole source justification of Grid 20/20 (CAGE: 972M8) as the only contractor capable of meeting all requirements.

• Task 1: Annual service for data collection engine, monitoring, and management tool for device deployment, operation, maintenance, and data analytics portal.

• Task 2: Annual service for remote monitoring, real-time data transfer (every 15 minutes), fault detection, and predictive maintenance for transformers.

• Task 3: Annual service for automated outage and restoration notifications.

• Task 4: Annual recurring service for Automated Alerts, Load & Voltage heat maps, and Feeder Voltage Profile Report.

• Task 5: Onsite and virtual services (up to 25 hours annually during working hours, applies to option years 1-4).

• Task 6: Provide and maintain FedRAMP Cybersecurity Services at DoW Impact Level (IL) 4, including annual 3PAO Audit (applies to option years 1-4).

• Contract Type: Unrestricted single award.

• NAICS Code: 517112

• Size Standard: 1500 employees.

• Period of Performance: 27 April 2026 to 26 April 2031 (one base year + four option years).

• Submission: A complete quote includes a signed cover letter with specific details (Offeror info, Authorized Representative, OCI, assumptions, agreement statement, signature, CAGE Code). A technical narrative demonstrating the ability to meet SOW requirements is also required.

• Evaluation: The Government will evaluate technical capability against the SOW. If requirements are met, total price reasonableness will be determined.

• Key Deadlines:

  • RFIs Deadline: 21 April 2026
  • Quote Submission Deadline: 24 April 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time.

• Unrestricted, sole source justification for Grid 20/20.

• Certified cost or pricing data is not required. A technical narrative is requested.

• Lump sum subcontractor costs require a separate cost breakdown and analysis.

• Numerous FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses apply, covering areas such as payment, contracting, cybersecurity, and labor.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sole Source Justification for a firm-fixed-price contract for commercial products and services related to Advanced Transformer Infrastructure (ATI) and Gridwire Fire-Spy hardware. The justification outlines the need to procure annual software, monitoring, and technical support services for up to 1,610 devices at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it explains why the government is pursuing a sole-source contract with Grid 20/20, Inc. It details the specific requirements, including:

• Services: Continuous data collection, monitoring, real-time data transfer (every 15 minutes), automated outage/restoration notifications, FedRAMP Cybersecurity Services (DoD Impact Level 4), and technical support.
• Proprietary Hardware: The government has already procured and installed Grid 20/20 hardware, and the required services are designed to integrate exclusively with this existing, proprietary system.
• Mandatory Certification: Grid 20/20, Inc. is the only vendor confirmed to possess the required FedRamp IL4 Cybersecurity Certification, which is essential for operating on a DoD network.
• Cost and Delay Avoidance: Engaging any other vendor would necessitate the removal and replacement of the entire system, leading to significant duplication of costs and unacceptable operational delays.

The document also describes the market research conducted, identifying Gridware and Ubique as other vendors in the grid monitoring industry, but concluding they could not meet the minimum requirements due to the proprietary hardware and mandatory certification. The contract is anticipated to have a total duration of five (5) years.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide services for the GRID 20/20 system, which enhances grid reliability and efficiency through advanced transformer monitoring, data analytics, and communication services for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

• Provide ATI and GFS Head-End Software Solutions (HESS) SaaS for continuous monitoring, data collection, device management, firmware upgrades, and analytics.

• Ensure ATI transformer data communication every 15 minutes, including outage notifications and GRID Watchdog services with automated alerts.

• Monitor power flow using real-time data to identify inefficiencies, decrease voltage sags, and prevent outages.

• Enable real-time load control and demand response for electricity usage management.

• Comply with Department of Defense (DoD) energy resilience metrics and standards.

• ATI transformer data communication every 15 minutes.

• Automated alerts for GRID Watchdog.

• Real-time load and voltage heat maps and feeder voltage profile reports.

• Period of Performance: Annual service consisting of a base year plus four option periods.

• Delivery Date: No later than January 1, 2027.

• Place of Performance: Building 2459 Electrical and Gas Division, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

• Requires FedRAMP Cybersecurity Services at DoD Impact Level (IL) 4, including annual 3PAO audits.

• Contractor personnel may require logical or physical access to DoD installations and IT systems, necessitating appropriate security clearances and adherence to CUI safeguarding protocols.

• Onsite and virtual technical support (up to 25 hours annually during option years 1-4).

• Annual service for automated alerts, load & voltage heat maps, and feeder voltage profile reports.