76--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for American Chemical Society’s Chemical Abstra
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the renewal of a subscription to the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) SciFinder Discovery Platform. This platform is critical for NETL's research missions, providing access to references, chemical substances, reactions, and integrated patent information. The Period of Performance is from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027.
Purpose & Justification
NETL requires the SciFinder and PatentPak Discovery Platform as a comprehensive, authoritative research discovery application. Market research indicates that CAS is the only known source capable of meeting NETL's specific requirements for this subscription renewal. This notice is not a request for quote/proposal.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Product/Service Code: 7610 (Books And Pamphlets)
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Published: May 4, 2026
Response Instructions
Any interested party believing they can meet NETL's requirement must provide written evidence of their capability. Responses must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Arturo Manantan (arturo.manantan@netl.doe.gov) by 5:00 PM ET on May 19, 2026. Telephone responses will not be accepted. The government's decision not to compete this requirement is at its sole discretion, and received information will only be used to determine the feasibility of competitive procurement.