Notice of Intent to Sole Source National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Transportati
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 89243326QEE000014
- Agency
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National Energy Technology Lab
Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 813920 Professional Organizations
- Points of contact
- More information
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a purchase order to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Transportation Research Board (TRB). This Special Notice, posted on February 5, 2026, indicates NETL's intention to award a contract on a sole source basis under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. NETL asserts that NAS TRB is the only known source capable of providing the required services based on the agency's knowledge and past procurement history. The notice was published to comply with federal requirements and to provide an opportunity for interested parties to challenge the sole source determination. This is not a request for proposals but rather a notification of intent with a response deadline of February 20, 2026.
The objective of this procurement is to provide NETL with one-year base period access to TRB research records and online databases to support the agency's energy efficient research projects, with four optional one-year renewal periods available. Interested parties who believe they can meet NETL's requirements must submit written evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement by 3:00 PM ET on February 20, 2026, directed to Contract Specialist Arturo Manantan at arturo.manantan@netl.doe.gov. Responses may only be submitted in writing via email; telephone submissions will not be accepted. There are no specific eligibility restrictions stated in the notice, though respondents must demonstrate capability to provide access to transportation research records and databases comparable to TRB's offerings. The Government reserves the right to determine whether to proceed with the sole source award or conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received, with this decision being entirely within the Government's discretion.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Sole Source National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Transportation Research Board (TRB)
In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, the Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), intends to award a purchase order, on a sole source basis, to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Transportation Research Board (TRB) for a one year base period with four (4), one-year option periods for access to TRB research records and TRB online databases which will aid NETL in its energy efficient research projects. This is considered a sole source to NAS TRB because, to the best of NETL's knowledge, and past procurement history, NAS TRB is the only known source that can provide this type of service. No known potential alternate sources exist which could satisfy NETL’s requirements.
This notice of intent is not a request for quote/proposal. Any interested party that believes it can meet the NETL requirement described herein may identify themselves and must provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement being requested by 3:00 PM ET on February 20, 2026. Responses must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Arturo Manantan, via email at arturo.manantan@netl.doe.gov no later than the time and date noted above. Telephone responses and requests will not be received.
A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CMEI VTO Support for TRB | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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