Notice of Intent to Sole Source Automated legal and business research

The Department of the Interior Departmental Offices Interior Business Center (DOI IBC) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source for automated legal and business research services. Specifically, the notice concerns a procurement for the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) seeking comprehensive online research capabilities. The solicitation is for Westlaw services from West Publishing Corporation, classified under NAICS code 519290 for Web Search Portals and Information Services. The notice was posted on February 6, 2025, with a response deadline of February 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. The procurement is identified by solicitation number 140D0425Q0231 and will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

The primary objective of this notice is to secure unlimited access to multiple research databases, including Legal Research, Federal Docket, Business and Persons, and specialized FEIN-SSN databases. The contract will have a one-year base period with four additional 12-month option periods, providing comprehensive research capabilities for the agency. Key deliverables include 24/7 customer support, unlimited database usage, advanced query capabilities, alert services, printing and downloading features, and simultaneous user access for all active users. While this is not a competitive solicitation, the DOI IBC will accept capability statements from sources demonstrating their ability to meet the specified requirements. Specific access needs include Interior Board of Land Appeals decisions and Interior's Royalty Management Service Decisions, indicating a specialized focus on legal and regulatory research related to natural resources and interior department operations.