7A--TSC - RTS RENEWAL AND MAINTENANCE
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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 the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, intends to award a sole-source purchase order for Relay Testing Software (RTS) Annual Maintenance and Support. This critical support ensures the operation, fault detection, and compliance of Reclamation's power facilities. The intended awardee is Dole Engineering Company. Interested organizations may submit capability statements by April 26, 2026, 9:59 pm MDT.
Purpose & Overview
This is a Special Notice announcing the Bureau of Reclamation's intent to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Dole Engineering Company for proprietary RTS annual maintenance and support. This service is essential for maintaining the functionality and compliance of existing RTS equipment used in power facilities.
Justification for Sole Source
The sole-source acquisition is justified because Dole Engineering Company is identified as the only responsible source capable of providing the required proprietary RTS support. Switching vendors would pose significant operational risks due to the software's need for continuous compatibility with existing systems. Market research has confirmed no alternative sources for compatible maintenance of the current RTS equipment.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software Delivered By Perpetual License)
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers) with a small business size standard of $47.0 Million.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive offers, and no solicitation is available. However, organizations that believe they can provide the required services may submit a capability statement. Statements must clearly demonstrate the ability to provide fully compatible, brand-specific RTS maintenance and support, authorization or capability to provide these services, and technical capability to maintain and update the proprietary RTS system. The Government will use these responses to determine if competition is appropriate.
Response Deadline
Capability statements must be received no later than Sunday, April 26, 2026, 9:59 pm MDT. Submissions should be sent to Michelle Romine, Contract Specialist, at Michelle_Romine@ios.doi.gov.