Notice of Intent/ Criterion Research, LLC.

The Department of Energy Headquarters is issuing a Notice of Intent for a sole source award to Criterion Research, LLC for computing infrastructure services, data processing, and web hosting capabilities, as well as related business application development and software-as-a-service solutions. This procurement falls under NAICS category 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services) and PSC category DA10 (IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service). The solicitation was posted on March 20, 2026, with a response deadline of April 3, 2026. While the solicitation notice does not detail specific contract requirements, qualifications, or evaluation criteria beyond the sole source designation, interested parties should note the two-week response window for submitting any inquiries or objections to the intended award.

This procurement involves a sole source award with no set-aside designation, indicating that the Department of Energy has determined that only Criterion Research, LLC possesses the unique qualifications or capabilities necessary to fulfill this requirement. The solicitation notice does not provide information regarding the award value, budget range, specific quantities of services, service timeline, or designated place of performance. Prospective contractors or interested parties who wish to challenge the sole source justification or submit comments must do so by the April 3, 2026 deadline. Additional details regarding contract scope, performance specifications, and other material terms would typically be available in the full solicitation documents or through direct inquiry with the Department of Energy Headquarters.