ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE LICENSES, IMPLEMENTATION, AND SUPPORT; SOUTHWESTERN POWER ADMINISTRATION

The contract is for energy management software licenses, implementation, and ongoing support services to be provided to the Southwestern Power Administration, a division of the Department of Energy. The requirement is forecasted for a small business set-aside, indicating the government intends to award the contract to a qualified small business concern. The work is primarily associated with the deployment and maintenance of specialized software tools that enable efficient energy operations and management, likely supporting grid reliability, resource optimization, and compliance with federal energy directives. Performance of the contract will take place in Missouri, though the exact location within the state is not specified. The solicitation is listed under NAICS code 511210, which pertains to software publishers, suggesting the focus is on proprietary or custom-developed energy management applications rather than generic off-the-shelf software. The point of contact for small business program inquiries is Brooke Butcher, Small Business Program Manager, reachable via email at brooke.butcher@swpa.gov. While the solicitation number is not provided and the contract is currently in forecast status, interested vendors should prepare responses aligned with the anticipated scope of software licensing, system integration, training, and sustained technical support services to meet the Southwestern Power Administration’s operational needs. The posting date indicates this forecast was published in mid-2026, serving as a planning tool for potential bidders in the energy technology sector.