GRID 20/20 data collections and monitoring services

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. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for an unrestricted single award. The government is procuring these services on an other than full and open competition basis, citing the Grid 20/20 (CAGE: 972M8) as the only source that can satisfy all requirements.

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

• 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 outages and restorations notifications.

• Task 4: Annual recurring services 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 an annual 3PAO Audit (applies to option years 1-4).

• Contract Type: Single award, RFQ.

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

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but requires a detailed cost breakdown.

• Submission: A complete quote includes a signed cover letter with specific content (Offeror details, Authorized Representative, OCI, assumptions, agreement statement, signature, CAGE Code) and a total price for proposed products/services.

• Technical Narrative: Required to demonstrate technical ability to meet the SOW requirements.

• Cost/Pricing Data: Certified cost or pricing data is not required. A detailed cost element breakdown is required.

• Evaluation: Offeror's technical capability will be evaluated against the SOW requirements. If technically acceptable, total price reasonableness will be determined.

• Key Deadlines:

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

• Set-Aside: Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 517112

• Size Standard: 1500 employees.

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-07.

• Numerous FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide annual service for the GRID 20/20 system, which includes advanced transformer infrastructure (ATI) and Gridwire Fire-Spy (GFS) hardware and software. The goal is to enhance grid reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and improve operational efficiency for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

• Data Collection and Analytics: Annual service for the data collection engine, monitoring, management tool, and analytics portal.

• Transformer Data Communications: Remote monitoring and real-time data transfer every 15 minutes for fault detection and predictive maintenance.

• Outage Notifications: Annual service for automated outage and restoration notifications.

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

• Onsite and Virtual Services: Up to 25 hours of virtual services annually (applies to option years 1-4).

• FedRAMP Cybersecurity Services: Provide and maintain compliance with DoW Impact Level 4 requirements, including annual 3PAO audits (applies to option years 1-4).

• Continuous monitoring and data collection.

• Data communication every 15 minutes.

• Automated alerts for outages, load, and voltage.

• Compliance with DoD energy resilience metrics and standards.

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

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

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

• Security: May involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Personnel security investigations are the responsibility of NAVFAC EXWC. Compliance with cybersecurity regulations and CUI safeguarding is required.

• Access: Contractors may require logical or physical access to DoD installations, necessitating Common Access Cards (CAC) or other identification methods.

• Foreign Nationals: Compliance with all Federal, territory, and local security statutes and regulations is required.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to questions regarding the "GRID 20/20 data collections and monitoring services" opportunity (Notice ID: N3943026Q5006).

• Interested Firms/Contractors: There is no alternative list of interested firms. The government intends to award this contract directly to Grid 20/20, Inc., referencing an approved SAP Single Source Justification.
• Contract Type: This is a brand-new contract, not a continuation of incumbent services. The government intends to award directly to Grid 20/20, Inc., referencing an approved SAP Single Source Justification.

These clarifications indicate a sole-source or direct award approach for this opportunity, with Grid 20/20, Inc. identified as the intended awardee.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification for Certain Commercial Products and Services." It outlines the rationale for procuring services from Grid 20/20, Inc. on a sole-source basis to support Advanced Transformer Infrastructure (ATI) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

This document explains why a sole-source contract is being considered, which is crucial for potential bidders to understand the competitive landscape. Key reasons for the sole-source determination include:

• Proprietary Hardware: The government has already procured and installed approximately 1,610 Grid 20/20 hardware devices. The required services (data monitoring, firmware upgrades, analytics) are proprietary and designed to integrate exclusively with this existing hardware.
• Mandatory FedRamp IL4 Cybersecurity Certification: Grid 20/20, Inc. is identified as the only vendor possessing the required FedRamp certification at DoD Impact Level 4, which is essential for operating on a DoD network.
• Prevention of Unacceptable Costs and Delays: Engaging another vendor would necessitate the removal and replacement of the entire existing system, leading to significant duplication of costs and operational delays.

The document also details the market research conducted, identifying Gridware and Ubique as other vendors in the space but concluding they could not meet the minimum requirements due to the proprietary hardware integration and the mandatory FedRamp IL4 certification. The contract action is anticipated to be firm-fixed price with a total duration of five years.