RFI - Power Ops Independent Assessment Description BACKGROUND The Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) installation, operated by Mission Support and Test Services (MSTS, referred to from here forward as CONTRACTOR), comprising approximately 3,561 square kilometers (1,375 square miles) of federally owned land located in southeastern Nye County, Nevada. It is located approximately 105 kilometers (65 miles) northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada, and is accessed from U.S. Highway 95, which roughly forms the southern boundary of the site. The NNSS power system is summarized as follows: Commercial power supplied by regional utilities 7 active 138 kV substations 100 miles of 138 kV transmission 180 miles of 34.5 kV distribution 56 miles of 12.47 kV distribution 25 miles of 4,160V distributionSignificant investment has been made in the past several years to modernize the substations, transmission and distribution lines that date back to the 1960s era. Further investment is underway or planned. REQUIREMENTS: The CONTRACTOR is investigating subcontracting consulting services for a comprehensive, independent assessment of the NNSS power management approach and capabilities to address current projected challenges and requirements to a specialized firm (referred to from here forward as SUBCONTRACTOR). While a detailed review of the power physical assets and system in not the focus, a general review may be necessary. SUBCONTRACTOR employees must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Period of performance is expected to be two to three months in duration, targeting the January to March, 2025 timeframe.The SUBCONTRACTOR is expected to focus the independent assessment within the following areas through a planned approach by conducting field interviews, reviewing plans operations documentation, and evaluating software tools capabilities. Operating Procedures and Standards System Reliability and Resilience System Inspections an... ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF Contracting Office Address : ALBUQUERQUE , NM 87185 Primary Point of Contact : Kim Sosinski kim.sosinski@nnsa.doe.gov Phone Number 5057502625 Secondary Point of Contact : Sena, Jeff J. jeff.sena@nnsa.doe.gov Phone Number 5058455437 sverdle@nv.doe.gov Tender Notice International Competitive Bidding 10-15-24 United States of America GT-108710279