D--Notice of Intent to Issue a Sole Source Award to Criterion Research, LLC.
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 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Information Administration (EIA), has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Criterion Research LLC. This award is for specialized energy market data, advanced analytical platforms, and essential technical support services. The estimated performance period is up to 66 months. Other responsible sources must respond in writing by April 3, 2026, with evidence of comparable capability.
Scope of Work
The required services from Criterion Research LLC include:
- Strategic Intelligence (SI): Daily natural gas fundamental reporting via a proprietary platform.
- Direct Data Access (DDA): Real-time and historical data access through Snowflake data-sharing.
- Mapping Analytics Platform (MAP): Geospatial natural gas data intelligence.
- API Publication License: For derived data to be used on public-facing pages.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Award (Special Notice)
- Authority: FAR Part 13.5 (Test Program for Certain Commercial Items)
- Duration: Up to 66 months (12-month base period, up to four 12-month option years, and a six-month extension option).
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 20, 2026
Response Requirements
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation. All responsible sources capable of meeting the requirement must respond in writing by the closing date. Responses must include strong and convincing evidence demonstrating the company's ability to satisfy the Government's requirements as outlined. Failure to provide documentation will not be considered an affirmative response. If no comparable capabilities are demonstrated, a sole source award will proceed.
Contact Information
Responses should be sent to janette.carter@hq.doe.gov and hind.kanine@hq.doe.gov.