Historical data forecast from Benchmark Mineral In
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0124R0014
- Agency
- Office of Acquisitions and Grants US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541618 Other Management Consulting Services
- PSC
- 7630 Newspapers And Periodicals
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey intends to procure one-time historical and forecast facility-level data for lithium, nickel, manganese, battery cathodes and mega factories through March 5, 2024. The data must be provided in Excel format by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, covering the period from award through one year. As Benchmark is the only source that can meet this requirement, the agency will make a non-competitive award. Responses were due by February 20 to determine if competition is required. The contract will be a firm-fixed price.
There is no set-aside designation. The NAICS code is 541618 for subscription publishers with a $15 million size standard. Benchmark is the incumbent considered for award as the sole provider. The period of performance will be from date of award through one year for the dataset. Responses were to be emailed to the U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants, which will administer the contract for the Department of the Interior at an anticipated value to procure the required one-time historical and forecast data.
Notice text
The U.S. Geological Survey intends to make a non-competitive award in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence known as Benchmark for one time purchase of historical and forecast, facility-level data in Excel format for lithium mines, lithium chemicals, nickel mines, nickel refineries, manganese mines, manganese refineries, battery cathodes, and battery mega factories as well as analyst support,
to be delivered to USGS, National Minerals Info Center for the period of Award date through one year No option years this time
Benchmark is the only available vendor to provide the required subscription.
The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a). All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation no later than 02/20/2024 which shall be considered by the agency. However, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A firm-fixed price award will be made on or before 03/05/2024
Email responses to hnair@usgs.gov are preferred.
The NAICS code is 541618. The size standard is $15.0 million.
The anticipated award date of the contract is 03/05/2024. The anticipated contract will be firm fixed-price. A vendor must be registered at http://www.sam.gov to be awarded the contract.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140G0124R0014.pdf |
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