D--GE Vernova Software Support - Acceleration Plan Premier - Renewal

SOL #: 140R2026Q0049Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Bureau Of Reclamation

MP-REGIONAL OFFICE

SACRAMENTO, CA, 95825, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Support Services For Activities Involved With Application Development And Support To Include Analysis, Design, Development, Coding, Testing, And Release Packaging, As Well As Support Of Off The Shelf Business Applications. (DA01)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/022e54c6ef814b999b743c94545893f7/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 25, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 30, 2026

Action Date

Mar 30, 2026, 10:00 PM

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 Bureau of Reclamation intends to award a sole source contract to GE Vernova/CB Pacific for the renewal of GE Vernova Software Support - Acceleration Plan Premier for 66 separate licenses. This Special Notice outlines the justification for awarding without full and open competition, citing the proprietary nature of the software and critical system compliance requirements. The response date for this notice is March 30, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

This requirement is for the renewal of GlobalCare software support services for the Bureau of Reclamation's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. The support covers 66 licenses for iFix v6.5, IClient v6.5, and Historian V9.1. Key services include:

Software maintenance, bug/defect fixes, patch releases, and updates/upgrades.
Troubleshooting application-specific issues.
Identification of application security vulnerabilities per NERC CIP-007 and CIP-010.
Consultation via telephone or web-based communication (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM EST, M-F).
24/7 emergency support for system-wide outages or critical feature failures.
Ensuring products interoperate with both IPv4 and IPv6 systems, with contractor/vendor IPv6 technical support. Any non-compliant products must be upgraded or replaced at no additional cost within one year.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price purchase order.
Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027 (12 months).
Place of Performance: Typically online and phone support for the Mid Pacific Region, Central Valley Operations Office, Sacramento, CA. Physical presence on-site is not required.

Sole Source Justification

The Bureau of Reclamation is pursuing a sole source award under FAR 6.103-1 because GE Vernova is the sole developer and licensor of the GlobalCare software, and CB Pacific is the sole authorized reseller and service provider for this region. Awarding to any other vendor would necessitate significant reprogramming of the system infrastructure, prevent access to crucial security updates, and potentially violate FISMA and NERC-CIP compliance obligations. Market research confirmed CB Pacific as the only available vendor capable of fulfilling this procurement.

Response & Contact

This is a Special Notice for a sole source award, not a solicitation for proposals. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement or have comments on the justification should contact the Contracting Officer. The response date for this notice is March 30, 2026, at 10:00 PM EST.