FY26 Siemens Power System Simulator for Engineering (PSSE) Software Maintenance and Support

The Western Area Power Administration, under the Department of Energy, is forecasting a contract for fiscal year 2026 to secure maintenance and support services for the Siemens Power System Simulator for Engineering (PSSE) software. This effort is targeted specifically toward small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, with the North American Industry Classification System code 541519 indicating it falls under other scientific and technical consulting services. The contract will ensure ongoing technical support, updates, and operational maintenance of the PSSE software, a critical tool used for power system analysis and modeling, with performance expected to occur in Colorado. The procurement is designed to sustain the agency’s ability to reliably perform grid studies and engineering analyses essential for national power infrastructure planning. Two Small Business Program Managers, reachable via email at tetrault@wapa.gov and setzel@wapa.gov, serve as the primary points of contact for inquiries related to this forecast. The posting date indicates this is an early-stage acquisition forecast released in August 2026, intended to provide industry awareness and preparation time prior to a formal solicitation. While no solicitation number has yet been assigned and no specific place of performance details beyond the state of Colorado are provided, the contract underscores the agency's commitment to maintaining advanced simulation capabilities within a small business set-aside framework to promote economic diversity and innovation in the energy sector.