NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT F
ID: DOIMFBO250004Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENTACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISIONSTERLING, VA, 20166, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS (R708)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d605bfc4cdf54f5282599617ac462e71/view
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, intends to issue a sole source contract to FiscalNote for application subscription services related to Curate and Congressional Quarterly Roll Call (CQ Roll Call). This procurement aims to secure timely access to critical Congressional news, legislative tracking, and detailed policy information, which are vital for the Bureau's outreach mission. The contract is anticipated to last twelve months, with two optional extension periods, and will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order, recognizing FiscalNote as the sole provider of these essential services. Interested firms may submit proposals by the specified deadline, and for further inquiries, Stacey Ellingsen can be contacted at Stacey.Ellingsen@bsee.gov or by phone at 703-787-1023.

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    Ellingsen, Stacey
    (703) 787-1023
    Stacey.Ellingsen@bsee.gov
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    The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement intends to issue a sole source contract to FiscalNote for application subscription services related to Curate and Congressional Quarterly Roll Call (CQ Roll Call). This decision is based on the requirement for timely access to Congressional news, legislative tracking, detailed policy information, and up-to-date contact details for congressional staff, which are essential for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's outreach mission. The anticipated contract will have a twelve-month duration with two optional extension periods and will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order. FiscalNote is recognized as the sole provider since it exclusively holds the rights to CQ Roll Call and Curate services. This notice does not solicit quotes but allows other capable firms to submit their proposals by a specific deadline. The government retains discretion regarding the competition for this contract. This procurement highlights the necessity of immediate access to critical legislative information in a rapidly changing political landscape.
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