U--Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Sierra Nevada Region (SNR), Operations and Dispatch annual subscription for North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Computer Based Training.

The Western Area Power Administration Sierra Nevada Region has secured an annual subscription for North American Electric Reliability Corporation Computer Based Training, essential for maintaining operational compliance and workforce competency in power system operations and dispatch. This contract, awarded under solicitation number 89503326QWA000382, is administered by the Department of Energy through its Western-Sierra Nevada Region office located in Folsom, California, with a postal code of 95630. The training program supports the ongoing regulatory requirements for personnel involved in critical infrastructure operations, ensuring adherence to NERC reliability standards through structured, computer-based learning modules updated annually. The contract is classified under NAICS code 611430, indicating its alignment with professional and commercial training services, and is designated as an award notice issued on May 4, 2026. There is no set-aside designation applied, meaning the award was open to all qualified vendors without restrictions based on small business or other categories. Primary point of contact for contract management is Hillary Rose Cooper, reachable via phone at 916-353-4052 or email at hrcooper@wapa.gov. The performance location is not explicitly defined beyond the office address, suggesting the training is delivered remotely and accessed by personnel across the region’s operational jurisdiction. This subscription is critical for sustaining workforce qualifications and ensuring regulatory compliance within the bulk electric system.