--Subscription to Nucleonics, Inside NRC, and Nuclear Fuel

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE ENERGY DAILY

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The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) intends to award a sole source contract to S&P Global Inc for their Energy Daily Subscription Services. This procurement aims to secure 100 licenses for DNFSB staff to access critical information regarding the nuclear energy marketplace, which is essential for the Board's mission to monitor and advise on public health and safety at defense nuclear facilities. The unique nature of S&P Global's publication, which includes current and historical industry news, underscores its importance in supporting the DNFSB's operations, making competitive bidding unnecessary due to the proprietary nature of the services. The proposed contract will span five years, with costs deemed fair and reasonable based on price analysis, and interested parties may refer to the Justification and Approval document for further details.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

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The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) intends to award a sole-source contract to West Publishing Corporation for legal research services utilizing their WestLaw platform. This procurement, valued at $109,303.92, is essential for the DNFSB's ongoing safety investigations, as WestLaw's unique capabilities significantly enhance user experience and search efficiency compared to competitors. The contract will cover a base period from March 2025 to February 2026, with options extending through February 2030, and will not be publicly advertised due to its value being below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. For further inquiries, interested parties may refer to the justification document for additional details.

Notice of Intent

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The U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Deployment Office (GDO) intends to award a sole source contract to The C Three Group / Yes Energy for essential database services. This contract will support GDO's reporting requirements, including the National Transmission Needs Study, by providing critical information on historical and future transmission projects across the United States. The contract will span one base year from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with four additional one-year options, and interested parties may submit capability statements to Sirron Scott at Sirron.Scott@hq.doe.gov within 15 days of the notice to be considered for future competitive procurement.

7B--Notice of Intent to Sole Source (2) Gurobi Optimizer Floating Uses Licenses Sub

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The Department of Energy, specifically the National Energy Technology Laboratory, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of two Gurobi Optimizer Floating Use Licenses. This procurement aims to acquire licenses for advanced optimization software that is critical for various computational tasks within the department's projects. The Gurobi Optimizer is widely recognized for its efficiency in solving complex mathematical problems, making it an essential tool for the department's research and development efforts. Interested parties can reach out to Rebekah L. Parks at Rebekah.Parks@netl.doe.gov or call 304-285-4179 for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

J--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Preventive Maintenance and Software Renewal for

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The Department of Energy, specifically the National Energy Technology Laboratory, has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to sole source preventive maintenance and software renewal services. This procurement is focused on maintaining and updating analytical laboratory instruments, which are critical for the laboratory's operations and research initiatives. The services sought are essential for ensuring the reliability and accuracy of laboratory equipment, thereby supporting ongoing energy research and development efforts. Interested parties can reach out to Rebekah L. Parks at Rebekah.Parks@netl.doe.gov or call 304-285-4179 for further details regarding this opportunity.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE -- PROQUEST

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The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center in San Diego, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for ProQuest services. This procurement aims to secure periodical publishing services that are critical for the Navy's operational and informational needs. ProQuest's offerings are essential for accessing a wide range of academic and professional publications, which support research and decision-making processes within the Navy. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Gabrielle Custodio at gabrielle.a.custodio.civ@us.navy.mil for further details regarding this opportunity.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Preventative Maintenance Services for a Gamma Well Counter

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Preventative Maintenance Services for a Gamma Well Counter The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with PerkinElmer of Shelton, CT for the procurement of Preventative Maintenance Services for a PerkinElmer Wizard2 Gamma Well Counter. This contract will cover a base year plus four option years for NIST's Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML). The Preventative Maintenance Services are crucial for the continued operation of the gamma well counter, which is the cardinal instrument in NIST's Radioactivity Group. The Radioactivity Group develops and improves metrological techniques for radionuclide standardization and carries out various programs related to environmental measurements, nuclear medicine, radiological instrumentation for security, and radionuclide metrology. The gamma well counter plays a critical role in maintaining low-level secondary radioactivity standards and ensuring the integrity of long-term data acquisitions for radio nuclidic half-life determinations. PerkinElmer is the sole manufacturer and technician authorized to provide the required preventative maintenance services for the instrument. They possess the proprietary knowledge and parts necessary for successful maintenance. No other vendors are capable of providing the required services, and only authorized PerkinElmer technicians can maintain the existing warranty of the system during maintenance. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811219, with a size standard of $20.5 million dollars. The Government will consider responses received by November 6, 2015, to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. However, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations, and no solicitation package will be issued. In summary, NIST intends to procure Preventative Maintenance Services for a PerkinElmer Wizard2 Gamma Well Counter to ensure the continued operation and performance of the instrument, which is vital for maintaining radioactivity standards and supporting various research programs. PerkinElmer is the sole provider capable of delivering the required services and maintaining the existing warranty.

J--Notice of Intent to Sole Source the renewal of the Thermo Electron Maintenance

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The Department of Energy, specifically the National Energy Technology Laboratory, has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to sole source the renewal of maintenance services for Thermo Electron equipment. This procurement aims to ensure the continued functionality and reliability of critical electronic and precision equipment, which is vital for laboratory operations and research initiatives. The maintenance services are categorized under the NAICS code 811210, focusing on the repair and maintenance of instruments and laboratory equipment. Interested parties can reach out to Rebekah L. Parks at Rebekah.Parks@netl.doe.gov or call 304-285-4179 for further details.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source TRIGA Reactor Console Software Modification

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The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), part of the Department of Defense, intends to award a sole-source contract to Plantation Productions, Inc. for modifications to the TRIGA reactor console software utilized by the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI). The procurement aims to enhance the proprietary software that is critical for USU's mission of training health professionals dedicated to military and public health services. This specialized software plays a vital role in military medicine and research capabilities, underscoring the importance of effective educational support tools. Interested parties are invited to submit bids if they can demonstrate that competition would be beneficial, with responses due via email by the specified deadline. For further inquiries, contact Christopher White at christopher.white@usuhs.edu.

Intent to Sole Source Online Access to KNOVEL Collections by Elsevier

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure online access to the KNOVEL collections provided by Elsevier Inc. on a sole source basis, as outlined in the Special Notice. This procurement is necessary to support various engineering and scientific fields, including but not limited to Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Engineering, which are critical for addressing contemporary challenges in technology and development. Interested small-business firms that believe they can meet the requirements are encouraged to submit a capability statement to the primary contact, Jake Anderson, at jake.t.anderson@usace.army.mil by November 22, 2024, at 12:00 PM CT. Please note that this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and the government will not reimburse any costs associated with the submission of capability statements.

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