SAM #RFI-Rate-Case-Expert-Witness-and-Utility-Regulatory-Consulting-Services-2026-04-22

GSA Seeks Rate Case Expert Witness and Utility Regulatory Consulting Services

The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), is seeking information from qualified contractors for rate case expert witness and utility regulatory consulting services to support federal consumer interests. - Government Buyer: - U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Facilities Management (OFM), Public Building Services (PBS), Retail Utility Procurements office - Services Requested: - Rate case expert witness and utility regulatory consulting services - Consulting and analysis of rate design, proposed rate increases, cost allocation, rule-making technical proposals, and risk assessment - Subject matter expert testimony and litigation support, including preparation of discovery, testimony, cross-examination questions, and briefs - Customer assistance on utility contract issues and rate/billing provisions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Specialized knowledge of state regulatory commissions, especially in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and New York - Representation of federal consumer interests in utility regulatory matters - Anticipated as a single-award, firm fixed price contract - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or product quantities are mentioned - Place of performance includes federal and state public service commissions in DC, Maryland, and New York

Description

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, the Government must conduct market research prior to developing requirement documents for a new acquisition. The findings from this research are essential for identifying existing qualified sources and determining if alternative support strategies can satisfy the Government's needs.

A Request for Information (RFI) is one of the methods the Government uses to conduct market research.

This RFI, issued in accordance with FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997), is exclusively for planning purposes. This is neither a Request for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), nor an Invitation for Bids (IFB), and it does not represent an obligation by the Government to acquire any services.

Responses to this RFI are not considered offers and, therefore, cannot and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government retains the right to determine its course of action based on this notice and does not guarantee feedback on submissions.

All costs incurred in responding to this RFI must be borne solely by the responding party; the Government will not cover any such expenses. The information provided within this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The General Services Administration (GSA) reserves the right to contact responders for additional information regarding their products or services. 

GSA is seeking information from interested and qualified contractors for providing rate case expert witness and utility regulatory consulting services. For additional details on requirements and submission instructions, please consult the attached document, ".RFI for Rate Case Expert Witness & Regulatory Consulting Services 2026 04 22."

Interested companies should submit their supporting narratives for this RFI via email to Contracting Officer Sharon McCreary at sharon.mccreary@gsa.gov by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, May 07, 2026

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