FAR 13.5 Sole Source with Bloomberg Finance L.P.
ID: 89303023PEI000091Type: Justification
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Buyer

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

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: DATA COLLECTION (R702)

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https://sam.gov/opp/70d5cee0f12e4be3b68d963ca116523a/view
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    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking to engage Bloomberg Finance L.P. through a sole source contract under FAR 13.5, specifically for management support services related to data collection for the Energy Information Administration (EIA). This procurement is justified as an exception to full and open competition, indicating the specialized nature of the services required, which are critical for the DOE's data management and analysis efforts. The contract aims to ensure the continuity and reliability of data services that support energy policy and decision-making processes. Interested parties can reach out to Katherine Bowen at katherine.bowen@hq.doe.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

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