Notice of Intent
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFRichland, WA, US

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https://sam.gov/opp/b2521353698d444ea5b12d7413b79d14/view
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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.

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