Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Sightline
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), specifically the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), intends to award a sole source purchase order to Sightline Analytics, Inc. for access to their Sightline Platform. This platform provides AI-powered insights and market analysis, particularly for geothermal energy. This is a Special Notice and not a request for quote/proposal. Any interested party believing they can meet the requirement must provide evidence of capability by May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
NETL's Office of Geothermal (OG) requires the Sightline Platform for its market analysis capabilities, utilizing proprietary frameworks to evaluate geothermal commercialization across technology, finance, demand, deployment, and economics markets. The platform offers geothermal-specific datasets, company intelligence, technology profiles, and project tracking. Additionally, Sightline's expertise will support developing and refining an international geothermal strategy and interpreting platform data, while also providing visibility into geothermal financing trends to facilitate stakeholder engagement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 7, 2026
- Product Service Code: DA10 (Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract)
Evaluation
This is a sole source intent based on NETL's market research indicating Sightline Analytics, Inc. is the only known source capable of providing these services. Responses from other interested parties will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, and the decision to not compete remains at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for quote/proposal. Interested parties must submit written evidence of their capability to the contract specialist, David Lahey (david.lahey@netl.doe.gov). Telephone responses will not be accepted.