7A--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for service contract agreement for the Thermo-C
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), specifically the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a service contract agreement for Thermo-Calc Software. This includes additional perpetual network licenses (NWL TC-Python, NWL Precipitation Module) and associated maintenance/support. The Period of Performance (POP) is 12 months from the award date. Responses from interested parties are due by April 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM ED.
Purpose & Justification
NETL intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source basis to Thermo-Calc Software. The software is critical for NETL research projects, as its absence would lead to the loss of historical and ongoing research data, and impact high-throughput calculations on hundreds of thousands of compositions. Thermo-Calc Software also ensures compatibility with the existing established infrastructure within NETL Joule 3.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Product/Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Duration: 12 months Period of Performance from award date
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, 1:00 PM ED
- Published: March 31, 2026
Response Requirements
This notice is not a request for quote/proposal. Any interested party believing they can meet NETL's requirement must identify themselves and provide written evidence of their capability to fulfill the requested services. Responses must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Shannon Lynch (shannon.lynch@netl.doe.gov). Telephone responses will not be accepted. The Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received.