19AQMM25F1456 - Justification for Sole Source – Metals and Mining Subscription
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19AQMM25F1456
- Agency
-
Office of Acquisition Management
Department of State
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 19AQMM25F1456-19AQMM25F1456
- NAICS code
- 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management issued a sole-source justification notice (19AQMM25F1456) for a contract awarded to S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC on September 18, 2025, for five one-year licenses of S&P's Capital IQ Pro: SNL Metals & Mining subscription service. This service will support the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, specifically the Energy and Critical Minerals Directorate, by providing comprehensive database access to public and private mining companies, projects, and properties, along with proprietary mining insights, investment research, and analytical tools. The rationale for sole-source procurement centers on the unique and specialized capabilities of S&P's platform, which enables the agency to track critical mineral markets, identify supply chain vulnerabilities, and develop recommendations for diversifying critical mineral supply chains away from China; the government determined that no alternative sources could meet these specific requirements after conducting market analysis. While the exact contract value is not fully disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement is categorized under Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (NAICS 519290) and covers a five-year period with each license spanning one year. This justification was posted on October 17, 2025, in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements for sole-source procurements.
Notice text
This Justification and Approval (J&A) is hereby posted as required by FAR Part 5, 6, 12, 13, 15 or 16. The redacted J&A is attached to this notice. Award was issued to S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC (UEI # UL7DJQBXG915) on 09/18/2025.
Awarded contract 19AQMM25F1456 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-09-18.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Source Justification SandP MandM - R.pdf |
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