Online Legal Research Library Services
ID: 89603023P0008Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSIONFEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMWASHINGTON, DC, 20585, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6fc3a57ab2c4498897780501e7b825c1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Energy, specifically the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), is seeking to procure online legal research library services through a sole source contract with West Law for a duration of one year. This procurement aims to provide essential legal research capabilities while the requirements for a new open market solicitation are being revised. The services are critical for the FERC's operations, ensuring access to comprehensive legal resources necessary for regulatory functions. Interested parties can reach out to Ryan Kirkwood at Ryan.Kirkwood@ferc.gov or by phone at 202-502-6409 for further information regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ryan Kirkwood
    (202) 502-6409
    (202) 208-0987
    Ryan.Kirkwood@ferc.gov
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    B. Sole Source Justification (SSJ)-Signed.pdf
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