Rockwell Automation PLC Software Licenses, Hardware Support, and TechConnect Support Renewal
Energy · SLAC Natl Accel Lab -DOE Contractor
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation SLAC_368076_Rockwell_Automation_PLC_Software_Licenses in this department, oldest first.
- Sep 15, 2026 · this noticeSolicitation
Next steps for this stage
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What the notice says
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is operated by Stanford University for the Department of Energy. As a management and operating contractor, subcontracts awarded by the Laboratory are not Federal procurements, and are not directly subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulations in 48 CFR. Nonetheless, certain Federal laws, Executive Orders, and regulations may affect our DOE approved purchasing system, as required by statute, regulation, or contract terms and conditions. Please review the quote and provide your best and final offer for both price and lead-time. The following has been attache… (show all)
d for you to complete and review: (BAA) Buy American Act Certification Representations & Certifications Rider Confirm Attached SLAC Terms are accepted: Fixed_Price_Commercial_Supplies_and_Services_Subcontract_Article X_Cyber_IT The follow has been attached for you to complete and review: Requested for Quote: Please provide a price and lead time quotation by 9/21/2026. Technical Evaluation Factors Listed Below: Support Channel Response: 24/7 Monday-Sunday phone support. Escalation Pathways: Technical readiness to provide dedicated conference bridges or on-demand Product Analysis Reports (PAR/RCFA) for repeating controller hardware failures. Authorized Caller Allocation: The total number of unique internal registered engineers or technicians allowed to open and escalate tickets. Knowledge Base Gating: Level of unlocked access to restricted Rockwell Support Center technotes, error code manuals, and hardware diagnostic firmware files. Backward Compatibility Matrix: Software eligibility to seamlessly maintain and debug legacy automation project deployments across older firmware lines, including running multiple versions of RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 concurrently. Firmware Access Rights: Verification that the contract permits continuous downloads of major and minor firmware revisions required to resolve hardware bugs. Operating System Roadmaps: Software validation alignment with active corporate IT environments, including compatibility of newer FactoryTalk suites with current Windows Server or Windows 11 updates. Processor Inventory Audit: Cross-referencing current hardware with an Installed Base Evaluation (IBE) to eliminate fees for offline, decommissioned, or legacy hardware, including phased-out SLC 500 lines. Product Family Alignment: Mapping technical support agreements strictly against the unique product lines operating at SLAC, including separation of standard ControlLogix arrays from niche Information or Process systems. Component Security Standards: Verification that updated software maintains or expands upon strict hardware security baselines, such as IEC 62443-4-2 certifications for ControlLogix/CompactLogix lines. Patching and Vulnerability Schedules: Frequency and distribution mechanism of hotfixes, firmware patches, and security advisories through the official Rockwell Download Center. Required item(s) are listed below: AB 9800-DC8AUTOE - Automation 51-75, 8x5 Product Support (PLC hardware support) Quantity: 1 EA AB 9800-DC8LEHDWA - Legacy Hardware 1-5, 8x5 Product Support (legacy PLC hardware support) Quantity: 1 EA AB TECHCONNECT SUPPORT 9800REINSTATE1 - TechConnect Support Reinstatement Fee Quantity: 1 EA AB 9324M-RLDT41 - Studio 5000 Legacy Perpetual, including Rockwell Automation software maintenance and support renewal Quantity: 1 EA AB 9324M-RSL500T41 - RSLogix 500 Standard Edition Perpetual with 8x5 Support, including software maintenance and support renewal for legacy controllers Quantity: 1 EA Quote is for software licenses, maintenance, and technical support only; no on-site services permitted. Source selection will be based on Lowest Priced Method and best Lead-Time. Please provide a price and lead time quotation by 9/21/2026. Send quote to Cheryl.stafford@slac.stanford.edu. Is there any room for additional discount such as for Academic, ICPT, GSA, or Government Institutions? Buy American Act Certification (BAA) applies to awards over $15,000 unit price. Representations & Certifications Rider is required. Once completed the Reps and Certs is valid for one year until renewal. If you have already completed one within the year please disregard. Otherwise, please complete and return. Please include in your proposals the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS Code) & Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) if applicable. All subcontractors are required to register in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov). If possible, please provide a link to your webpage for published price list to substantiate for the prices quoted. The resulting purchase order will be issued on a fixed price basis. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Terms and Conditions for Fixed Price Commercial Supplies and Services (Rev. August 2023) as well as the SLAC General Terms and Conditions Supplemental Rider (Aug2026_Rev1) will be made a part of the resulting order. Please markup terms and conditions if you wish to negotiate. No mark ups mean that you accept SLAC Terms and Conditions. Payment Terms will be NET-30 Domestic Suppliers - Freight terms will be FOB Destination Prepaid and Add. Foreign Supplier - Shipment will be made CIP SLAC, Menlo Park, and Duty Unpaid. You are requested to mark and identify proprietary/confidential information provided in response to the solicitation. Contact me directly with any questions. Kind Regards, Cheryl Stafford | Procurement Commodities Team SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory | Menlo Park, CA Cheryl.Stafford@slac.stanford.edu
Who won similar work
32 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Energy), same NAICS 513210.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLOOMBERG FINANCE LP | 4 | $163K | Dec 23, 2025 |
| DANIEL L. SUN, INC. | 3 | $163K | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Sightline Analytics, Inc. | 2 | $1.2M | Aug 26, 2026 |
| ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC. · $EMR | 2 | $828K | Sep 30, 2026 |
| S&P Global Limited · $SPGI | 2 | $90K | Dec 11, 2025 |
| ResFrac Corporation | 2 | $50K | Dec 29, 2025 |
| S&P GLOBAL MARKET INTELLIGENCE LLC | 1 | $672K | Apr 29, 2025 |
| HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. | 1 | $551K | Sep 23, 2025 |
| 202 GROUP LLC | 1 | $290K | Aug 20, 2026 |
| ENVERUS, INC. | 1 | $212K | Sep 29, 2025 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
- Sep 30, 2026ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC.$785KD--Buyer: Anissa Beasinger.Renewal of AspenTech li
- Sep 29, 2026ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC.$43KD--AspenTech Premier Support-Maintenance and Support
- Sep 22, 2026DANIEL L. SUN, INC.$27KD--Logical Systems, LLC AutoEDMS Documents/Records Management and Workflow Solution
- Aug 26, 2026Sightline Analytics, Inc.$1.0MAward Notice � Technology Commercialization and Market Intelligence Platform BPA
- Aug 20, 2026202 GROUP LLC$290K7A--SCRM Procurement Analysist Capability - SBIR PHASE III
- Aug 4, 2026SAFRAN SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LLC$28K7A--This procurement is for the purchase of Safran Cos
- Jul 31, 2026DANIEL L. SUN, INC.$25K7A--Logical Systems, LLC AutoEDMS Documents/Records Management and Workflow Solution
- Jul 29, 2026BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED$45KD--Seequent Leapfrog Geo & Edge Software Subscription
- Jul 24, 2026Sightline Analytics, Inc.$160KD--Sightline Analytics Platform Access
- Jul 8, 2026FM:SYSTEMS GROUP, LLC$185K7A--Facilities Management Systems Support (NA-MB-21)
Competitive landscape
For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 2 of these past winners lobbied Energy, Dept of since 2024 (14 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Energy, Dept of job
- $22K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 4 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 75 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.
- 2 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 1 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.