Sole Source Justification FAR 13.5 - Energy Intelligence Group Inc (EIG) - Redacted.pdf

This sole source justification document proposes awarding a contract to Energy Intelligence Group Inc. (EIG) to provide energy market analysis and forecasting services to the Department of Energy Headquarters. EIG is the incumbent contractor currently providing these services under contract number 89303023PEI000100, which is set to expire. The services include global oil, natural gas, coal, power and emissions markets analysis and forecasting delivered through EIG's online subscription service Energy Intelligence Finance. The proposed sole source award would be for a one year base period and four one year option periods, from September 2023 through August 2028. The total estimated value is $4.5 million over the five year term. The justification cites EIG as the only responsible source able to provide the proprietary data, analysis and expertise required due to their existing software platform and specialized industry knowledge developed over 30 years serving energy market customers.