R--NOTICE OF INTENT - LNRS Data Services, Inc.

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NOTICE OF INTENT � LNRS Data Services, Inc. This is a NOTICE OF INTENT to award a sole source purchase order using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.103 Other Than Full and Open Competition. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Headquarters Procurement Services, on behalf of the Energy Information Administration (EIA), intends to issue a sole source award to LNRS Data Services, Inc., at 2727 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas 77019, for Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS) data services in support of EIA Programs. The award is anticipated for one year subscription service, and potentially two option years. The subscription will allow access to proprietary supply and demand data on all petrochemicals and petrochemical feedstocks for various applications within the EIA. The potential period of performance for this contract is 05/22/2026 to 05/21/2029. In accordance with Competition in Contracting Act, 41 USC 3304, as implemented by FAR 6.103-1 Other than full and open competition, is authorized when there is only one responsible source and no other supplies and services will satisfy agency requirements. This award will be made under Simplified procedures (FAR Part 12.201-1) under the authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 Simplified acquisition procedures. This is a notice of intent and not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation is available for this requirement. Interested parties may submit a capability statement and pricing information, which shall be considered by the requesting agency, within 15 calendar days of publication of this notice. Responses must be in writing and delivered by e-mail to the Contract Specialist at ellen.baptist@hq.doe.gov. The e-mail shall contain the following subject line: Response to Notice of Intent � 89303026NEI000092. All information submitted should support the vendor�s capability to provide the items required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. The Government reserves the right to cancel the sole source award. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 519290 - Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement in the best interest of the Government. Contracting Office Address: U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue Washington, DC 20585 United States Principle Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the contractor�s facility or other remote location. Primary Point of Contact: Ellen Baptist e-mail: ellen.baptist@hq.doe.gov *NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.