D--Notice of Intent - Bloomberg Finance L.P.
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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 (NOI) to award a sole source contract to Bloomberg Finance L.P. for a subscription to the Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) service. This service provides real-time data, news, research, and analytics crucial for informing business decisions in the renewable energy sectors. Capability statements from interested parties are due by June 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The intended contract is for a subscription to the Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) service, accessible via Bloomberg Anywhere and Bloomberg Terminal. This service offers comprehensive real-time data, news, research, and analytics across various energy markets, including:
- Renewable Energy (Wind, Solar, Bioenergy, Geothermal, Nuclear)
- Energy Smart Technologies (Efficiency, Digital Energy, Storage)
- Carbon Markets, Carbon Capture and Storage, Renewable Energy Credits, Power, and Water. The subscription will provide access to proprietary models, indices, and benchmarking tools, supported by a global team of sector subject matter experts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent (Sole Source)
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1901, RFO FAR 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source)
- Intended Contractor: Bloomberg Finance L.P.
- Duration: One (1) 12-month period
- Anticipated Award: June 26, 2026
- NAICS: 519290 – Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- PSC: DA10 IT and Telecom – Business Application/Application Development Subscription
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 25, 2026, by 12:00 PM EDT
Justification
The DOE intends to award this contract on a sole source basis to Bloomberg Finance L.P. due to their unique capabilities. Bloomberg Finance L.P. is identified as the leading provider of research, data, and news for clean energy, energy smart technologies, and environmental commodity markets. They offer proprietary models, indices, and benchmarking tools, along with a global network of sector experts, which are unavailable through other providers and are essential for the required intelligence data in global energy markets.
Response Instructions
This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation is available. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required services may submit a capability statement in writing via email to the Contracting Officer.
- Submission Email: ellen.baptist@hq.doe.gov
- Email Subject: Response to NOI 89303026NIA000020
- Deadline: June 25, 2026, by 12:00 PM EDT
- Note: All information submitted should support the vendor's capability and will be furnished at no cost to the Government. The Government's decision not to compete this action based on responses is at its sole discretion. No questions will be accepted.