70--Bloomberg BNEF Online Subscription Licenses for the EITF
ID: PANHES-23-P-0000-001283Type: Justification
2 AwardsMay 10, 2023
Award #:W912DY23C0017
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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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    Capabilities Questionnaire Energy Data Resources.pdf
    The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville is conducting market research through a capabilities questionnaire to assess firms' ability to meet requirements for an anticipated solicitation, with a submission deadline of March 3, 2023, by 1:00 PM CST. The request is not for proposals or quotes, nor does it commit the government to any acquisition; firms are asked to provide detailed responses regarding their qualifications, experience, and capacity related to various energy sectors and technologies listed in the Draft Statement of Work. Specifically, firms should indicate relevant capabilities, previous project examples, and current expertise in energy analytics and advancements.
    Energy Data Resources SOW 27 Feb 2023.pdf
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines a requirement for an online subscription service to support the U.S. Army Office of Energy Initiatives (OEI), U.S. Air Force Office of Energy Assurance (OEA), and the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) in managing large-scale renewable energy projects. The service will provide critical data and analyses across various renewable energy sectors including bioenergy, geothermal, solar, wind, and energy efficiency, facilitating project planning and risk evaluation. The contract will span a base year plus four optional years, with delivery of services required electronically and ongoing analytic support made available to the agencies.
    FINAL JA BNEF Subscription FY23_Redacted 16MAY2023_Redacted.pdf
    The document is a justification for awarding a sole-source contract to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) for web subscriptions necessary to support U.S. Army and Air Force renewable energy projects, as mandated by Executive Order 14057. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) and FAR Part 6.302-1, stating that BNEF is the only source capable of providing the required analytical data and market insights essential for these federal energy initiatives. The acquisition is planned for a base year with four optional periods, utilizing fiscal year 2023 funding, and aims to enhance the agencies' capabilities in managing energy resources and compliance with environmental regulations.
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