Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Kpler License

The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole source award to Kpler Inc. for the purchase of one-year licenses for global commodities data access. The notice is published on behalf of the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and pertains to Kpler Public Sector Web Access to LNG, Crude Oil, and Refined Commodities Terminal licenses. These licenses would provide access to real-time and historical data on global commodities movements across LNG, crude oil, and refined products sectors. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 423430 for Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers and falls under PSC category DH10 for IT and Telecom Platform as a Service. This opportunity is set aside for Total Small Business participation.

The primary purpose of this notice is to determine whether any other qualified sources can provide equivalent capabilities that might be more advantageous to the government before proceeding with the sole source award to Kpler Inc. Interested contractors must submit written capabilities and specifications to Contracting Officer Amanda Rajah at RajahAM@state.gov by 1:00 PM on September 8, 2025. While this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, all responses received by the deadline will be considered by the government in determining whether a competitive procurement is feasible. The government retains sole discretion in making this determination, and if no qualifying responses are received that demonstrate superior capabilities, the order will proceed with Kpler Inc. The notice operates under FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1) guidelines, with no solicitation package available for distribution.