D--Notice of Intent sole source S&P CSM+ US Upstream
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate, on behalf of the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR), intends to modify Purchase Order 140D0424P0159 with S&P Global Inc. on a sole source basis. This action is for subscription services providing industry information and pricing data for crude oil, natural gas, and coal energy markets, classified under NAICS Code 513120 - Periodical Publishers. Responses from interested parties are due by March 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
ONRR requires S&P Global publications to provide critical industry information and pricing data, which are used as the standard for business data and daily pricing per Federal Regulations 30 CFR §1206.101 and §1206.104. The services include:
- Market Insight - Crude Oil Package (CSM+)
- Market Data - Crude Oil Package (CSM+)
- Market Data - Americas Gas and Power Package (CSM+)
- Market Insight - Americas Gas and Power Package (CSM+)
- Market Data - Fuels and Refining Package (CSM+)
- Market Insight - Fuels and Refining Package (CSM+)
The modification will add the CSM+ United States Upstream Package. These data sets are vital for establishing oil and gas production volumes at the well-head for verification, royalty valuation, compliance assessment, and audits. Failure to acquire these services would severely impact ONRR's core responsibility to collect, account for, verify, and disburse energy and mineral revenues.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Modification (to Purchase Order 140D0424P0159)
- Authority: FAR Part 13 (Simplified Procedures), FAR Part 13.5 (Commercial Items), FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Period of Performance: One (1) 6-month Base Period and three (3) 12-month Option Periods
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: March 20, 2026
Evaluation
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and not a request for competitive proposals. A solicitation will not be issued. However, responsible sources that believe they can meet the Government's requirements may submit a capability statement. Responses will be considered for market research purposes, and the decision not to compete this contract is solely at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Responses must contain sufficient information to establish bona-fide capabilities and include the Unique Entity ID (UEI). All offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov. Responses should reference number 140D0426Q0278 and be submitted electronically to mike_mcguire@ibc.doi.gov.