Notice of Intent for SNL Financial Subscription

The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Building Services (PBS), Energy Division in Washington, DC 20405 intends to issue a sole source award to SNL Financial.

Pursuant to the authority of the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302 and GSA Acquisition Manual (GSAM) 506.3 for justifying other than full and open competition, the GSA intends to award a sole source with SNL Financial. The proposed action is for a one (1) year, firm-fixed-price contract with two (2) option years for annual subscription services for the one year of regulatory research and online energy database services including, online access databases of SEC filings for power, natural gas and coal companies; power plant and mine data; commodities pricing; utility regulatory filing information and independent research and consultation on utility security and regulation.

The NAICS cod 519190.

This Notice of Intent is not a request for quotations or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation. Interested persons may identity their interest and capability by responding in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed award is based upon the justification, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Responses to this notice are solely within the discretion of the Government. If no affirmative written response is received by the above "Response Date" then a sole source award will be issued to SNL Financial.

The anticipated award date is September 20, 2017.

The point of contact for information regarding this notice is Ebony Atkinson, ebony.atkinson@gsa.gov.