Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Independent Commodity Intelligence Services
ID: 89303023PEI000093Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFHEADQUARTERS PROCUREMENT SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 20585, USA

PSC

PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- OTHER (T099)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/81e25a5dcc884ac991d2b60666c1cd77/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Independent Commodity Intelligence Services for a procurement related to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). This requirement is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.5, which allows for simplified procedures for one source, indicating that the services or products are uniquely available from this vendor. The procurement is categorized under the PSC code T099, which pertains to other photo/map/print/publication services, highlighting the specialized nature of the goods or services sought. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Katherine Bowen at katherine.bowen@hq.doe.gov.

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    katherine.bowen@hq.doe.gov
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