RFI__DOIGFBO220053_ATTACHMENT_1.pdf

UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR A CLIMATE AND ENVIROMENTAL

NEWS SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE

General Information

Solicitation Number: DOIGFBO220053

Release of RFI Date: 08/17/2022

Required Responses Due Date: 08/19/2022

Set Aside: To Be Determined

NAICS Code: 511110 – Newspaper Publishers

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only and is not a solicitation for a contract or grant award.

This RFI notice is for information purposes only, is not a request for proposals, and does not obligate the Government in any way. A request for proposals may or may not result from this request. The Government will not reimburse the respondents for any costs associated with the information submitted in response to this request. The Government will treat each submission in confidence.

SOURCES SOUGHT: Responses from large and small businesses are encouraged, however, in accordance with FAR 19.5, set asides for small business; the government will review the information in this announcement to determine the type of set aside (if any) for this requirement.

Please provide the size status of your company based on NAICS 511110.

All questions about the RFI shall be directed by email to the point of contact listed below.

Responses shall be sent via electronic mail (email) to:

Leah Williams

Contract Specialist lwilliams@usgs.gov

Background

The US Geological Survey (USGS) National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers

(NRCASC),has the need for a subscription-based service delivered electronically via Email to a specific number of NRCASC End-Users. NRCASC requires a news service subscription that provides access to multiple news services including Energywire, Climatewire, E&E Daily, Greenwire, and E&E News PM. The USGS is requesting information from businesses who can provide the required services.

Summary of Required Technical Services

The Statement of Work will involve the following:

A subscription-based service delivered electronically via email to a specific number of end-users.

Subscription must provide daily comprehensive, timely, objective journalistic analysis, news and information on significant policy, legislation, science, legal, regulatory affairs, and industry developments across the environment and energy spectrum.

Publications Required: Energywire, Climatewire, E&E Daily, Greenwire, and E&E News PM

Information Requested

Interested parties should submit responses which address the following topics. Topic numbers 1-3 below should be submitted in writing via email to lwilliams@usgs.gov. All written responses, as well samples, must be received by August 19, 2022, no later than 04:00 PM ET.

1. Organization information: Organization name and address, point of contact, email address, phone number, size of organization.

2. Capabilities: Provide a brief description of your capabilities and prior experience relevant to this RFI to provide the required technical services.

3. Cost Estimate: Provide a cost estimate to provide the materials and perform the technical services listed above.

4. Samples: NOT APPLICABLE mailto:lwilliams@usgs.gov