Sole Source Justification FAR 13.5 - Argus Redacted.pdf

This document is a sole source justification for a contract with Argus Media, Inc. The Department of Energy Headquarters issued solicitation number 89303023PEI000102 seeking continued services for Argus Media's oil pricing information and analytics. The justification cites Argus Media as the only company capable of providing the specialized oil pricing data, analytics and expertise required under the contract. Argus Media has been the sole provider of these proprietary services to the Department of Energy for over 20 years, and no other company offers data, analytics or expertise that could adequately meet the agency's needs. The justification therefore approved awarding a sole source contract to Argus Media to continue providing their oil pricing information and analytics on a non-competitive basis.