N3943026F5012
GRID 20/20 data collections and monitoring services
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVFAC > EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE CENTER > NAVFAC SYSTEMS AND EXP WARFARE CTR
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Quick analysis
NAVFAC EXWC intends to award this requirement directly to Grid 20/20 under other-than-full-and-open competition; the Q&A and Sole-Source Justification explicitly confirm a brand-name, sole-source award.
Scope is proprietary to Grid 20/20 ATI/HESS and GRIDWIDE FIRE-SPY hardware/software with FedRAMP DoD IL4 services and annual 3PAO audit, making access non-viable for Trace as a prime.
The work does not align with Trace’s core SATCOM/JADC2/CDS/MPE lanes and offers limited strategic value; Navy/NAVFAC utilities monitoring is outside Trace’s core focus.
NAICS 517112 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers, except Satellite) is not a core Trace NAICS; no relevant NAVFAC utility-grid past performance is evidenced for Trace.
Scope summary
- Provide ATI HESS SaaS device management, monitoring, and analytics portal.
- Provide ATI transformer data communications with 15-minute telemetry and predictive maintenance analytics.
- Provide automated outage/restoration notifications and GRID Watchdog SaaS (alerts, load/voltage heat maps, feeder voltage profile).
- Perform OTA firmware upgrades and maintain ongoing data repository.
- Provide limited onsite and up to 25 hours/year of virtual technical support in option years.
- Maintain FedRAMP cybersecurity services at DoD Impact Level 4, including hosting an annual 3PAO audit (option years).
- Comply with CUI/CDI safeguarding, encryption, and DoD CUI training; meet base/CAC/DBIDS access controls.
- Place of performance: MCB Camp Pendleton, Bldg 2459; base year plus four option years; delivery no later than 1 Jan 2027.
Dimension scores
Total
- 8/100
Technical Fit
- 3/20
Work is proprietary Grid 20/20 ATI/HESS utility-grid monitoring (transformer sensors, analytics, wildfire monitoring) with FedRAMP IL4 SaaS. This is outside Trace’s core lanes (SATCOM/LEO, CDS/MPE, JADC2, tactical edge).
Past Performance
- 3/20
No evidence of Trace past performance with NAVFAC utilities/grid monitoring or Grid 20/20 systems. Trace’s referenced past performance (DISA, USAF, Space Force, Army) is adjacent IT/C5ISR, not utility-grid SaaS.
Vehicles / Contract Access
- 0/10
Acquisition is other-than-full-and-open, brand-name sole source to Grid 20/20; there is no vehicle path for Trace to access as a prime.
Competitive Position
- 0/15
Government explicitly intends to award to Grid 20/20 (Q&A and SSJ). This is a named-vendor sole source; Trace has no competitive path as a prime.
Risk
- 1/15
Very high pursuit risk: proprietary hardware with no technical data package, FedRAMP DoD IL4 requirement tied to the OEM’s solution, and sole-source determination. Even a teaming/sub role is uncertain given direct award to the OEM.
Strategic Value
- 1/10
Limited strategic value for Trace: outside core lanes, small OEM-driven SaaS maintenance, and Navy utilities domain not a current Tier 1 target. Unlikely to open broader Navy/NAVFAC lanes for Trace.
Compliance
- 0/10
Brand-name requirement for Grid 20/20 systems and services plus FedRAMP DoD IL4 tied to that system; Trace cannot comply independently without the OEM. No set-aside barrier, but brand-name sole source is disqualifying.
Concerns
- Sole-source, brand-name award to Grid 20/20 blocks competitive access.
- Proprietary hardware/IP and lack of a technical data package prevent non-OEM support.
- FedRAMP DoD IL4 requirement appears tied to the OEM’s accredited environment.
- Very short response window and direct-award posture leave no time/path to influence.
- NAICS 517112 is not a Trace core NAICS; utilities grid domain is outside Trace’s strengths.
- Partial access to full combined synopsis file (sections 1–2 only) does not affect the clear sole-source posture.
Teaming opportunities
- OEM partnership with Grid 20/20 to participate in any subcontract capacity (if permitted).
- Access to an OEM-managed FedRAMP DoD IL4 environment and 3PAO audit support for this system.
- Utilities grid/transformer monitoring SMEs and wildfire monitoring domain expertise.
- NAVFAC/Navy utilities past performance to strengthen future positioning.
Competitive position
- If OEM teaming emerged, Trace could add base access facilitation, CUI-compliant managed services, and surge field support; however, current notice indicates direct award to the OEM.
Bid/No bid factors
- Explicit sole-source intent to Grid 20/20 in Q&A and combined synopsis.
- Formal sole-source justification (brand-name) by NAVFAC EXWC.
- Requirement tied to proprietary Grid 20/20 ATI/HESS and GRIDWIDE FIRE-SPY systems.
- FedRAMP DoD IL4 requirement framed as OEM-specific for this solution.
- NAICS 517112 not in Trace’s core NAICS portfolio.
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13. SOW-GRID 2020 SERVICE.pdf
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13. SOW-GRID 2020 SERVICE.pdf
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Summary
Statement of Work for GRID 20/20 annual services to support up to 1,610 ATI and Gridwide Fire-Spy devices at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, covering device management, data collection/analytics, OTA firmware, notifications, GRID Watchdog SaaS, onsite/virtual support, and required FedRAMP cybersecurity at DoD IL4 with annual 3PAO audit. Tasks include 15-minute telemetry reporting, automated outage notifications, up to 25 virtual service hours per option year, delivery by 1 Jan 2027, and a base year plus four option years. Work involves handling CUI (CDI), potential CAC/DBIDS access, and physical place of performance at Bldg 2459, Camp Pendleton.
- Scope: service for up to 1,610 devices (Advanced Transformer Infrastructure (ATI) and Gridwide Fire-Spy DTM/PDTM)
- Required deliverables: device management, OTA firmware upgrades, ongoing data repository, analytics portal, ATI data communications reporting, outage notifications, GRID Watchdog SaaS annual recurring service
- Telemetry cadence: ATI transformer data communications every 15 minutes (real-time/near-real-time reporting)
- Security/compliance: FedRAMP Cybersecurity Services — DoD IL4 required, including annual 3PAO audit
- Service model: SaaS HESS (Head-End Software Solutions) plus onsite and virtual technical support (up to 25 virtual hours annually in option years)
- Period of performance: base year + 4 option years (annual service); required delivery date no later than 1 January 2027
- Place of performance: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Building 2459 Electrical and Gas Division
- Data classification & handling: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) / Covered Defense Information (CDI) safeguarding, encryption required, training requirement (DoD mandatory CUI training)
- Access requirements: potential logical/physical access to DoD installations and Navy IT systems; CAC issuance requires Tier 1 or equivalent investigation; DBIDS for physical access when CAC not required
- Government POC/owner: NAVFAC EXWC / Camp Pendleton Public Works Department / COR responsibilities noted
- Delivery clause: Contractor must deliver GRID 20/20 ATI and GRIDWIDE services as stated in tasks 1.1–1.6
- Implication: requirement specifically names GRID 20/20 systems and services, which may favor authorized resellers/integrators of GRID 20/20 technology
Deleted Attachments.txt
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Summary
Administrative notice that one or more attachments were deleted from the solicitation record; the only listed deleted file is a Q&A PDF (ba05cde076264d01bbcb98edd008617b-Q and A.pdf). The file contains no solicitation requirements or scheduling details.
- Deleted attachment named: ba05cde076264d01bbcb98edd008617b-Q and A.pdf (implies a previously posted Q&A document was removed)
- No substantive solicitation content present in this document
- Missing Q&A may hide clarifications or amendment history relevant to requirements, evaluation, or due dates
- This is an administrative record of deletion rather than new or replacement solicitation material
Grid 2020 Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf
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Summary
Partially reviewed combined synopsis/RFQ (sections 1 and 2 extracted; remainder not reviewed due to file size) for solicitation N3943026Q0003 requesting Grid 20/20 ATI HESS data collection and monitoring services for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The notice is issued as an other-than-full-and-open, single-award acquisition citing 10 U.S.C. 3406(c)(5) and identifies Grid 20/20 (CAGE 972M8) as the intended sole source; the P.O. period is 27 Apr 2026–26 Apr 2031 (1 base + 4 options). Key tasks include ATI HESS SaaS, 15-minute transformer data communications, outage notifications, GRID WatchDog SaaS, limited onsite/virtual support, and a FedRAMP DoD Impact Level 4 cybersecurity requirement including annual 3PAO audit.
- Solicitation number: N3943026Q0003; NAICS 517112; size standard 1500 employees
- Issuance: combined synopsis/RFQ; request for quotation; technical narrative required; certified cost or pricing data not required
- Procurement basis: other-than-full-and-open under 10 U.S.C. 3406(c)(5) — intended sole source: Grid 20/20 (CAGE: 972M8)
- Customer / place of performance: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Electrical and Gas Division (NAVFAC/Expeditionary Warfare Center chain in folder context)
- Period of performance: 27 Apr 2026 to 26 Apr 2031 (1 base year + 4 option years)
- Primary deliverables/tasks: ATI HESS SaaS device management/analytics; ATI Transformer data communications (15-minute reads); ATI outage/restore notifications; ATI GRID WatchDog SaaS (alerts, heat maps, feeder voltage reports)
- FedRAMP requirement: Contractor must provide/maintain FedRAMP cybersecurity services at DoD IL4 and host annual 3PAO audit (applies in option years 1–4 and referenced elsewhere)
- Onsite/virtual support: up to 25 hours of virtual services annually (applies to option years 1–4)
- CLIN structure and quantities: Base year CLINs show 690 units for Transfer Data Comms/Outage Notification/GRID WatchDog; Option year quantities increase (e.g., 920, 1,150, 1,380, 1,610 across options) — SaaS CLINs listed as quantity 1 per year
- Evaluation/price: Government will evaluate technical capability against SOW; price reasonableness per FAR 13.106-3(a)(2); cost breakdowns required for subcontractor lump sums and offeror must include cost element breakdown
- Applicable clauses: multiple FAR/DFARS clauses listed including DFARS 252.239-7009 (cloud computing representation) and FAR/DFARS cybersecurity/safeguarding provisions
Q and A.pdf
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Summary
Q&A for Notice ID N3943026F5012 states the government intends to award this brand-new contract directly to Grid 20/20, Inc. There is no alternative list of interested firms and the announcement references an approved SAP Single Source Justification.
- Notice ID: N3943026F5012
- Document is a Q&A confirming intent to award directly to Grid 20/20, Inc.
- Government will use a SAP Single Source Justification (sole-source procurement)
- States this is a brand-new contract (no incumbent performing prior work)
- No alternative list of interested firms or mechanism to connect with potential primes
SAP Sole-Source Justification_14APR2026_Grid2020 rev_Redacted.pdf
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Summary
NAVFAC EXWC sole-source justification to award a firm-fixed-price, brand-name contract to Grid 20/20, Inc. for annual software, monitoring, and technical support services for up to 1,610 Grid 20/20 Advanced Transformer Infrastructure (ATI) and Gridwire Fire-Spy devices at MCB Camp Pendleton. The services (ATI HESS) include continuous data collection (15-minute cadence), analytics, notifications/SaaS (GRID watchdog), firmware upgrades, and FedRAMP IL4 compliance; the action cites proprietary hardware/IP and exclusive FedRAMP IL4 certification as the basis for other-than-full-and-open competition. NAICS is 517112, PSC DG11, anticipated contract term five years (FFP), and the agency conducted market research (identified Gridware and Ubique as incapable) and will synopsize the requirement on SAM.gov.
- Contracting activity: Naval Facilities Engineering & Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC)
- Procurement type: Sole-source (brand-name) justification for Grid 20/20, Inc.; statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 (FAR Part 12.102)
- Scope: Annual software, monitoring, technical support, firmware upgrades for ATI Head-End Software Solutions (HESS) integrated with Grid 20/20 ATI and Gridwire Fire-Spy hardware
- Quantity & location: Up to 1,610 devices at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
- Service specifics: Continuous data collection every 15 minutes, analytics, automated outage/restoration notifications, alerts, load & voltage heat maps via GRID watchdog SaaS
- Cybersecurity requirement: Mandatory FedRAMP certification at DoD Impact Level (IL) 4 (stated as exclusive to Grid 20/20 for this system)
- Contract vehicle & terms: Firm-fixed-price anticipated, total duration five (5) years (total estimated value redacted/missing)
- NAICS / PSC: NAICS 517112 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers except Satellite); PSC DG11 (IT and Telecom—Network)
- Market research: Reviewed Gridware and Ubique but found lacking (data granularity and FedRAMP IL4); documentation cited Market Research Report for Grid 20/20 Service
- Performance deadline note: Required delivery date for services no later than January 1, 2027
- Risks/competition barrier: Government-owned proprietary hardware and absence of technical data package; would require full replacement of installed devices causing duplication of cost and schedule delays
- Procurement transparency: Government intends to synopsize requirement on SAM.gov despite sole-source determination
Technical details
Entry: sync
Review status: Up to date
Logical upstream opportunity: 42096
Notice lineage:
- 4074882f34f54bb2b449290330d6de7e (posted 2026-04-21) - current
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Last synced: 2026-04-21T19:15:08.173766+00:00
Last analyzed: 2026-04-21T19:17:32.951214+00:00
Latest package fingerprint: c671f0e077a48b24ffbd10cccd58c667efbbf9d3274ea7812d4b60ec2a7b8043
Latest package notice: 4074882f34f54bb2b449290330d6de7e
Latest package documents: 5
Evidence limitations- Grid 2020 Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf: partially reviewed (too large)
- 2026-04-21T19:15:08.176836+00:00: 4074882f34f54bb2b449290330d6de7e with 5 docs
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