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

R--NOI Sole Source Contract to BWX Technologies, Inc.

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The Department of Energy is planning to award a sole source contract to BWX Technologies, Inc. for the development of a Domestic Uranium Enrichment Pilot Plant. This procurement aims to leverage BWX Technologies' specialized expertise in engineering services to support the project, which is critical for advancing domestic uranium enrichment capabilities. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541330, focusing on engineering services, and is categorized under PSC code R425 for professional engineering and technical support. Interested parties can reach out to Kyle C. Krzywicki at kyle.krzywicki@nnsa.doe.gov or call 202-586-0831 for further details regarding this opportunity.

Intent to Sole Source for Subscription Services

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The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), intends to award a Sole Source, Fixed Price Contract to Axxis Software, LLC for subscription services related to Axxis price history data warehouse for fuel market prices. This procurement is aimed at securing a twelve-month subscription period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, which is critical for maintaining accurate and timely fuel pricing data. Interested parties are invited to challenge this sole source notice in writing, providing sufficient information to support their case, with the Government retaining discretion over whether to compete the requirement. The anticipated award date is no later than May 31, 2025, and inquiries can be directed to Kevin Brackett at Kevin.Brackett@dla.mil or Jeremy Vatter at jeremy.vatter@dla.mil.

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.

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.

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.

Limited Sources Justification for Zero-Hop Connectivity Data Center Services

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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.

Notice of intent to award sole source

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Notice of intent to award sole source. The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, through the Naval Oceanographic Office, has issued a Special Notice. The notice indicates the intent to award a sole source contract. The details of the service/item being procured are not provided in the document.

D--ONRR - Oil Price Information Service (OPIS)

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The Department of the Interior, through its Acquisition Services Directorate, is soliciting quotes for a subscription to the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) as part of a Sole Source Procurement targeting Oil Price Information Service, LLC. This procurement aims to secure critical data on natural gas processing, natural gas liquids production, and market analyses, which are essential for the Office of Natural Resources Revenue's (ONRR) royalty payment and audit functions. The anticipated contract will cover a base year from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with two optional 12-month renewals, and interested contractors must submit their responses by 3:00 PM EST on April 23, 2025, while ensuring they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Daniel Wheeler at danielwheeler@ibc.doi.gov.

J--Rigaku Ultima III X-Ray Diffractometer and Rigaku ZSX Primus II WDXRF Spectrome

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The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a sole source contract to Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc. for annual service agreements related to the Rigaku Ultima III X-Ray Diffractometer and Rigaku ZSX Primus II WDXRF Spectrometer for the period of June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026. This procurement is essential to ensure priority and expedited repair services for these critical laboratory instruments, which require exact replacement parts and proprietary service procedures that only the original equipment manufacturer can provide. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must submit written evidence of their capabilities to the Contract Specialist, Anissa Beasinger, via email by 3:00 PM ET on May 7, 2025, as this notice is not a request for proposals and the government will determine whether to pursue competitive procurement based on the responses received.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE -- Standard Service Contract Subscription for maintenance of a Government-owned Rigaku MicroMax 007 HFM X-ray generator and integrated Haskris WW2 water chiller

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The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, is seeking to award a sole-source contract for a three-year Standard Service Contract Subscription for the maintenance of a Government-owned Rigaku MicroMax 007 HFM X-ray generator and an integrated Haskris WW2 water chiller. The contract, numbered W911QX-25-Q-0096, will be awarded to Rigaku Americas Corporation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining specialized equipment critical for research and development operations within national defense initiatives. Interested parties should note that responses are due five business days after posting, with the expected contract start date set for May 1, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Melissa M Murphy at melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil or Thomas Jurgens at thomas.c.jurgens.ctr@army.mil.

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