Notice of Intent
Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFHEADQUARTERS PROCUREMENT SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 20585, USA

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    The Department of Energy's Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) intends to issue a sole source award to Zen Innovations AG for a subscription to The Global Trade Tracker (GTT) for five users. This procurement aims to provide access to comprehensive trade statistics from major trading countries, which is essential for analyzing global trade flows. The subscription will include graphical user interfaces and detailed import/export statistics for nearly every country, supporting the Department's analytical needs. Interested parties must respond in writing within ten calendar days to demonstrate their capability to meet this requirement, with responses directed to Dianne Galarza and Erin Grobusky Lugas at the provided email addresses.

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    Dianne Galarza
    dianne.galarza@hq.doe.gov
    Lugas, Erin Grobusky
    wren.lugas@hq.doe.gov
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