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Sole Source Annual NERC Computer Based Training Subscription for WAPA Sierra Nevada Region

The Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Sierra Nevada Region, is seeking a sole source contract for an annual subscription to a NERC Computer Based Training (CBT) platform tailored for the Western Interconnection and regional power pool needs. - The training platform must: - Provide 140-200 NERC Continuing Education Hours annually - Support 25 registered users, including 2 Training Coordinators - Cover Reliability Coordinator Operator, Balancing, Interchange, and Transmission Operator certifications - Include user management and tracking features - The requirement is for proprietary CBT from Northwest Power Pool (NWPP Corporation/Western Power Pool), as no other provider meets the region's unique dispatcher training needs - The contract includes a base year with four option years (potential five-year term) - The opportunity is not set aside for small businesses and is classified under NAICS 611430 (continuing education) - Place of performance and contracting office is WAPA Sierra Nevada Region, 114 Parkshore Drive, Folsom, CA - No specific part numbers are provided; the focus is on the annual subscription service

Description

Western Area Power Administration Sierra Nevada Region Folsom, CA, intends to negotiate with Northwest Power Pool on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR Subpart 12.102(a) – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to for Annual Subscription to NWPP Corporation’s NERC Computer Based Training specific to the Sierra Nevada Region’s footprint (please see Statement of Work attached).

The NAICS code is 611430 Continuing education training, online (through a website or mobile application) with a small business size standard of $15M.

Interested parties that believe they could satisfy the requirements listed above for WAPA may clearly and unambiguously identify their capability to do so in writing on or before the response date for this notice.

This notice of intent is not a solicitation. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether competitive procedures could be used for this acquisition.

Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email hrcooper@wapa.gov.  No phone calls will be taken. All responses to this notice of intent must be submitted so that they are received no later than April 23, 2026 1:00pm PDT.

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