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

Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Renewal of Web of Science Subscriptions

Energy, Department Of

The Department of Energy (DOE) intends to award a sole source contract to Clarivate Analytics for the renewal of its Web of Science bundle subscription, which is essential for the Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI). This subscription provides access to critical research tools, including the Science Citation Index Expanded and Journal Citation Reports, facilitating comprehensive citation searches across over 34,000 journals. The contract is anticipated to cover a five-year period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, with responses to this notice due by January 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. Interested parties should contact Tammy Payne at paynet@osti.gov for further information.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Bloomberg Finance L.P.

Energy, Department Of

The Department of Energy (DOE) intends to issue a sole source contract to Bloomberg Finance L.P. for the provision of Bloomberg Professional Terminal Services/Bloomberg Anywhere. This procurement aims to secure access to critical information, data, and news related to energy markets, which will be utilized in various reports and publications produced by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The anticipated contract will cover a base year of service, and interested parties must respond in writing within fifteen calendar days of this notice to demonstrate their capability to meet the requirements. For inquiries, potential respondents can contact Alexa Zamba at Alexa.Zamba@hq.doe.gov or Katherine Bowen at katherine.bowen@hq.doe.gov.

Intent to Sole Source--Meltwater

Energy, Department Of

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Winvale Group/Meltwater for social media monitoring services essential to the Office of Fossil Energy's mission. This procurement aims to enhance the agency's ability to monitor traditional and social media, streamline reporting, and improve stakeholder engagement through effective communications solutions. The contract will cover a base year and four optional 12-month periods, running from February 1, 2025, to February 28, 2030. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are encouraged to submit a capability statement to Kelley Vandecoevering at kelley.vandecoevering@hq.doe.gov within 15 days of this notice, as no solicitation will be issued.

Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Energy & Environment News Subscription

Agriculture, Department Of

The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, intends to award a sole source contract for a one-year subscription to the Energy & Environment News service, provided by Politico Pro. This procurement is justified as a sole source due to the unique and critical information E&E News offers, which is specifically tailored to the energy and environmental issues pertinent to the agency's operations, unlike broader news services that do not meet these specialized needs. The anticipated award date is on or about January 30, 2025, and interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by January 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. For further inquiries, contact Kimberly Grezeszak at 208-986-1523 or via email at kimberly.grezeszak@usda.gov.

R--International Regulatory Assistance with Radioactive Sources and Uranium Recove

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a presolicitation notice for a contract titled “International Regulatory Assistance with Radioactive Sources and Uranium Recovery projects.” The contractor will be responsible for providing personnel with specialized technical and scientific expertise to assist NRC staff in delivering nuclear-related assistance to various countries across Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, focusing on the implementation of safety and security regulations for radioactive sources and materials. This five-year contract, categorized under NAICS code 541990, is set aside for small businesses, with a proposal submission deadline anticipated 30 days after the RFP release on or about January 31, 2025. Interested vendors should contact Jeffrey R. Mitchell at Jeffrey.Mitchell@nrc.gov or 301-415-5074 for further details and must ensure their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

Notice of Intent

Energy, Department Of

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.

R--International Regulatory Assistance Nuclear Power Plants and Research & Test Re

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a presolicitation notice for a contract titled “International Regulatory Assistance - Nuclear Power Plants and Research & Test Reactors.” The contractor will be responsible for providing personnel with specialized technical and scientific expertise to assist the NRC in offering regulatory and technical support to various countries across Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, focusing on nuclear safety and security regulations. This initiative is crucial for developing and implementing nuclear safety standards and regulatory frameworks in alignment with international guidelines set by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The contract will span five years, with a Request for Proposal (RFP) expected to be posted around January 31, 2025, and proposals due approximately 30 days later. Interested vendors must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and ensure their profiles include the relevant NAICS code 541990. For further inquiries, contact Jeffrey R. Mitchell at Jeffrey.Mitchell@nrc.gov or call 301-415-5074.

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

Commerce, Department Of

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.

Intent to Sole Source Online Access to KNOVEL Collections by Elsevier

Dept Of Defense

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.

Limited Sources Justification for Zero-Hop Connectivity Data Center Services

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Special Notice NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION is procuring Zero-Hop Connectivity Data Center Services. These services are typically used for providing secure data center space for NRC HQ's secure cloud computing and cloud access with 'zero-hop' connectivity services available locally to NRC HQ in Rockville, MD. The procurement will be a noncompetitive GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Order on a sole source basis from Equinix, Inc. The acquisition is conducted under the authority of the GSA Multiple-Award Schedule Program.

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