GSA Rate Case Expert Witness and Utility Regulatory Consulting Services
Overview
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Original Source
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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 General Services Administration (GSA) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified contractors for rate case expert witness and utility regulatory consulting services. This RFI is for planning purposes to assist GSA in representing the consumer interests of federal customers. Responses are due by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
GSA is seeking services that include providing expert witness testimony and utility regulatory consulting. Key requirements involve assisting GSA in representing federal consumer interests, possessing intimate knowledge of state regulatory commission rules and practices nationwide (with a focus on DC, Maryland, and New York), and demonstrating recent experience (within the past six months) in similar work. Core tasks encompass:
- Consulting & Analysis: Rate design, proposed rate increases, cost allocation, rule-making, risk assessment.
- Testimony & Litigation Support: Expert testimony, litigation assistance, preliminary analysis, discovery, testimony preparation, cross-examination questions.
- Customer Assistance: Responding to federal customer requests regarding utility contract issues, rate/billing provisions, and impact of mandates. Services must be non-personal and not inherently governmental. Contractors must not have financial interests in utility companies and agree not to represent other clients in cases where GSA is a party without prior consent.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Single-Award, Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Base year and multiple option years
- NAICS Code: 541618, Other Management Consulting Services (Size Standard: $19M)
- Set-Aside: GSA prioritizes the utilization of small businesses, including socioeconomic categories like Small Disadvantage, HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) concerns.
- Response Due: May 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: April 22, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This RFI is for information gathering to develop an acquisition strategy. Responses should not exceed 12 pages (excluding cover page and attachments) and must include: Company Name, Website, Point of Contact, Address, SAM Unique Entity ID, Business Designation (Small/Large), GSA contract numbers (if applicable) and socioeconomic status, and a detailed narrative of the Company's Interest and Capabilities across Regulatory Consulting, Expert Testimony, Technical Analysis, Risk Management, Jurisdictional Knowledge, and Litigation Support, with specific examples of recent projects.
Additional Notes
This is exclusively for planning purposes and is not a Request for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), or an Invitation for Bids (IFB). Responses are not considered offers, and the Government will not cover any costs incurred in responding. The information provided is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Submissions should be emailed to Sharon McCreary at sharon.mccreary@gsa.gov with the subject line: "RFI Response - Rate Case Expert Witness & Utility Regulatory Consulting Services - Company Name."