Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Bloomberg Finance L.P.
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFHEADQUARTERS PROCUREMENT SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 20585, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/083695814fcc4fc186e97bca7e0b2127/view
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    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.

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