Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Bloomberg Finance L.P.
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 Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Information Administration (EIA), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) sole source contract to Bloomberg Finance L.P. for Bloomberg Professional Terminal Services/Bloomberg Anywhere. This notice invites all eligible sources capable of meeting the requirement to submit a written response with supporting evidence.
Scope of Work
The services provide access to the latest information, data, and news stories related to energy markets. This data is crucial for EIA's publications, including the Daily Energy Report, Weekly Petroleum Status Report, and Today in Energy.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Sole Source (intended)
- Duration: One (1) year base period with four (4) optional one-year periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified (as this is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source).
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET (15 calendar days from publication).
- Published: January 30, 2026.
- NAICS Code: 519290
Response Requirements
Interested parties must respond in writing with strong and convincing evidence clearly articulating their ability to satisfy the requirement. A request for documentation alone will not be considered an affirmative response. If no responses demonstrating comparable capability are received within the specified timeframe, the sole source acquisition award will proceed.
Contact Information
Responses must be sent to Hind.Kanine@hq.doe.gov.