D--Notice of Intent - Bloomberg Finance L.P.
Overview
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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), Office of Headquarters Procurement Services, on behalf of the Office of International Affairs, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source contract to Bloomberg Finance L.P. for a subscription to their Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) service. The anticipated total award value is less than $30,000.00. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses are due June 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract is for a subscription to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) via Bloomberg Anywhere and Bloomberg Terminal. This service provides real-time data, news, research, and analytics crucial for the DOE's role in educating citizens on energy efficiency and for program offices to make informed decisions regarding renewable energy sectors. Bloomberg Finance L.P. is identified as the sole provider capable of offering proprietary intelligence data, benchmarking tools, models, and indices in global energy markets, covering areas such as renewable energy (Wind, Solar, Bioenergy, Geothermal, Nuclear), energy smart technologies, carbon markets, and water.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source (Notice of Intent)
- Statutory Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1901 (RFO Part 12.102 Restricting Competition) and 41 USC 3304, RFO FAR 6.103-1
- Anticipated Value: Less than $30,000.00
- Duration: One (1) 12-month period
- Anticipated Award Date: June 26, 2026
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 519290 – Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- PSC: DA10 IT and Telecom – Business Application/Application Development Subscription
- Response Due: June 25, 2026, by 12:00 PM EDT
- Published: June 18, 2026
Evaluation
This is a notice of intent, not a solicitation. The Government intends to award to Bloomberg Finance L.P. based on their unique capability to provide the required proprietary services. Interested parties may submit a capability statement within 10 days of publication. Information received will be considered solely to determine if the requirement can be conducted competitively in the Government's best interest. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
No solicitation is available. Capability statements must be submitted in writing via email to ellen.baptist@hq.doe.gov with the subject line "Response to NOI 89303026NIA000020". All information should support the vendor's capability and will be furnished at no cost to the Government. No questions will be accepted. The principal place of performance will be at the contractor's facility or other remote location.