7A--TSC - RTS RENEWAL AND MAINTENANCE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation has issued a Solicitation (RFQ 140R4026Q0049) for RTS Maintenance and Support for IT and Telecom Business Application Software. This opportunity is for a base period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. Concurrently, the agency also posted a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Purchase Order for the same services to Dole Engineering Company, citing proprietary support requirements. Offers for the Solicitation are due April 26, 2026, 2359 ED, and capability statements for the sole-source intent are due April 26, 2026, 9:59 pm MDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for RTS Maintenance and Support for existing proprietary Relay Testing Software (RTS), which is described as "PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE." This support is critical for the operation, fault detection, and compliance of Reclamation's power facilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ) / Notice of Intent to Award Sole-Source
- Duration: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027 (as per Amendment 0001 to the Solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (for the Solicitation)
- Offer Due (Solicitation): April 26, 2026, 2359 ED
- Capability Statement Due (Sole-Source Intent): April 26, 2026, 9:59 pm MDT
- Published: April 17, 2026 (Solicitation & Amendment), April 15, 2026 (Sole-Source Intent)
Key Details & Context
The Bureau of Reclamation has issued an Unrestricted Solicitation (140R4026Q0049) for RTS Maintenance and Support. However, an earlier Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Purchase Order for these services to Dole Engineering Company was also published. The justification for the sole-source award cites that Dole Engineering Company is the only responsible source capable of providing proprietary RTS support, and switching vendors would pose significant operational risk due to compatibility requirements. Market research confirmed no alternative sources for compatible maintenance. The Solicitation's Amendment 0001 significantly reduced the period of performance from an initial base plus four option years to a single base year.
Submission & Evaluation
For the Solicitation, bidders must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001. Offers can be amended via separate letter or electronic communication. For the sole-source intent, interested organizations may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide fully compatible, brand-specific RTS maintenance and support, authorization, and technical capability to maintain the proprietary system. This is not a request for competitive offers for the sole-source intent.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Michelle Romine, Contract Specialist, at MRomine@usbr.gov or 406-247-7656.