D--Notice of Intent sole source S&P CSM+ US Upstream
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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 the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), on behalf of the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR), has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source modification to S&P Global Inc. for subscription services providing industry information and pricing data for crude oil, natural gas, and coal energy markets. This modification will add the CSM+ United States Upstream Package to an existing Purchase Order (140D0424P0159). Responses from responsible sources are due May 25, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
ONRR currently utilizes S&P Global publications for critical market data and pricing, which are standard for business data and daily pricing per Federal Regulations 30 CFR §1206.101 and §1206.104. These services are essential for establishing oil and gas production volumes at the well-head, verifying reported information, and ensuring ONRR's core responsibility to collect, account for, verify, and disburse energy and mineral revenues. The required services include specific S&P Global Subscription Services such as Market Insight and Market Data packages for Crude Oil, Americas Gas and Power, and Fuels and Refining (all CSM+). The modification will specifically add the CSM+ United States Upstream Package.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent for Sole Source Modification (FAR Part 13, 13.5, 12)
- NAICS: 513120 - Periodical Publishers
- PSC: DA10 - Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (SaaS or Subscription)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Period of Performance: One (1) 5-month Base Period and three (3) 12-month Option Periods
- Response Due: May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: May 13, 2026
Evaluation
This is NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS, and a solicitation will not be issued. However, responsible sources believing they can meet the requirements may submit a capability statement. Statements 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. The Government's decision not to compete this requirement based on responses is solely at its discretion. Information received will be used for market research.
Additional Notes
Failure to acquire these services from S&P Global Platts would severely impact ONRR's ability to perform royalty valuation, compliance assessment, and audits due to the administrative burden and technical complexities of integrating data from alternative sources. Responses should reference number 140D0426Q0278 and be submitted electronically to mike_mcguire@ibc.doi.gov.