58--Sole Source Purchase of RTU and SCADA master station protocol simulator

The Western Area Power Administration plans to procure Applied System Engineering ASE2000-PCM-M communications test sets, which support DNP 3.0 and Harris 5000 protocols, through a sole source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1, as they consider Applied System Engineering the only known provider of this specialized equipment. The anticipated award date for this contract is February 5, 2002. Although this is not a request for proposals or quotes, interested parties who can demonstrate their ability to meet the government’s requirements are invited to submit capability statements by February 4, 2002, via email or fax. These submissions will be reviewed for potential consideration if a competitive procurement becomes necessary. This acquisition is identified under solicitation number DE-RQ65-02WJ59367 and is associated with the sole source purchase of protocol simulators used for remote terminal units (RTU) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) master stations. The government has not designated specific set-asides or applicable NAICS codes for this requirement. While contact details and performance location specifics are not fully provided, communications regarding interest and capability must be directed to Jimmie Key at the Western Area Power Administration. This presolicitation notice serves primarily to inform potential sources and confirm the government’s intent to proceed with a limited competition contract award.