Notice of intent to award a single source purchase order

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement published a Notice of intent to award a single source purchase order to IHS Global Inc. for an online standards subscription service. The BSEE requires electronic access to industry standards incorporated into its regulations as well as other relevant standards.

The Notice announces BSEE's intent to issue a single source purchase order to IHS Global Inc. for a maximum term of five years. IHS is considered the only vendor that can provide the most comprehensive portfolio of standards subjects in its online library. While the notice is not a request for quote, any firm believing it can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement by April 18th. A decision not to compete the effort based on responses submitted by that deadline is at the discretion of BSEE. The purpose is to obtain electronic access to standards necessary for BSEE's regulatory activities through the most comprehensive online library.