70--Bloomberg BNEF Online Subscription Licenses for the EITF
ID: PANHES-23-P-0000-001283Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2V6 USA ENG SPT CTR HUNTSVILHUNTSVILLE, AL, 35806-0000, USA

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7a353cdab68d4509a8af61a1f83e9acb/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntsville Engineering and Support Center, is seeking to acquire online subscription licenses for Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) to support various energy initiatives across U.S. Army and Air Force installations. The subscription service is required to provide essential resources such as Research Notes, Analyst Reactions, Quarterly Outlooks, Conference Calls, and Sector Specific Models and Data, which will aid in planning, comparative analysis, project feasibility, and risk evaluation for large-scale renewable energy projects. This procurement is crucial for the effective management and execution of energy projects, ensuring a comprehensive approach to renewable energy across military sites. Interested vendors can reach out to Paul Speering at paul.f.speering@usace.army.mil or Aquiller Cole at aquiller.cole@usace.army.mil for further details.

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