7A--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations, Legacy Region 9. USFWS intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source to:

IHS Global Inc., INC.
15 Inverness Way East
Englewood, CO 80112-5710

Period of performance is 12/9/2021 through 12/8/2022

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 511210 Software Publishers; the business size standard is 1,000. The object of this sole source award to IHS Global Inc. is the only provider of IHS compiled datasets that provides access to the Enerdeq browser and query software.

Enerdeq browser and query software is the next generation data access and integration platform. Enerdeq provides a unified, consistent, and comprehensive view of the IHS well and production data. Enerdeq provides a single point of access to comprehensive and market-leading U.S. oil and gas data from the internet using a map based interface with a set of reconnaissance, reporting, and analysis tools for downloading, querying, and operating up to the minute data.

Enerdeq also provides Esri based mapping features and also includes production bubble mapping. The robust query tool inside Enerdeq enables users to utilize over 50 different search criteria to focus on necessary and relevant information. Enerdeq also provides direct links to application software such as PETRA® and PowerTools® for additional analysis and interpretation. WebService and SDK toolkit also included for customized automation.

IHS Global Inc. is the sole proprietor of the Enerdeq system.

This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement within the needed period of performance, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.

Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: Lorenzo_aragon@fws.gov.

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED