Notice of Intent to Sole Source to S&P Global Commodity Insights

The Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration (EIA) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a contract to S&P Global Commodity Insights for comprehensive petroleum industry research services. The contract will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and is focused on obtaining specialized global oil and petroleum product analysis and reporting. The notice was posted on December 18, 2024, with a response deadline of January 2, 2025, and targets the procurement of extensive research and monitoring services related to global petroleum markets. The anticipated contract period includes a base year with four potential one-year option periods. The contract will cover a wide range of research products, including market forecasts, weekly analyses, global demand monitors, and political risk assessments.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors about the EIA's intention to award a sole source contract and provide an opportunity for other qualified vendors to demonstrate comparable capabilities. Contractors interested in competing must submit written responses with compelling evidence of their ability to meet the contract requirements directly to Alexa.Zamba@hq.doe.gov within fifteen calendar days of the notice's publication. All sources are eligible to respond, but must provide strong documentation proving their capability to deliver the comprehensive petroleum industry research services outlined in the notice. The contract's NAICS category is 519290 for Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services, which suggests a broad scope of information and analytical services. If no responses demonstrating equivalent capabilities are received within the specified timeframe, the Department of Energy will proceed with the sole source award to S&P Global Commodity Insights.