A16_-_Sole_Source_Justification-Redact-SAM_1.pdf

This sole source justification document relates to solicitation number DOIMFBO230006 from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for G&G Data sole source procurement. The solicitation seeks proprietary geophysical and geological data from a single incumbent contractor on a non-competitive basis due to the data's unique characteristics and the contractor's subject matter expertise. The justification cites that public disclosure of the data would cause competitive harm to the contractor and that no other sources can satisfy the agency's requirement for the specific data within the necessary timeframe. The sole source award would be for a one year period to allow the agency to utilize the proprietary data in resource assessment activities.