Notice of Intent to Sole Source to CAPITAL ECONOMICS (N.A.) LIMITED
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 to Sole Source a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award to CAPITAL ECONOMICS (N.A.) LIMITED (via Bloomberg Finance L.P.). This action is to procure essential economic outlook reports. Responses from interested parties are due February 13, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for the procurement of key energy economic outlook publications:
- Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO)
- Annual Energy Outlook (AEO)
- International Energy Outlook (IEO)
These publications are critical for the EIA's analytical and informational needs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Sole Source
- Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures
- Duration: One (1) base year plus four (4) optional one-year periods.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, by 7:30 PM ET
- Published: January 30, 2026
Response Instructions
This notice is for informational purposes only. Any sources eligible to meet this requirement must respond in writing. Responses must provide strong and convincing evidence clearly articulating the company's ability to satisfy the requirement as outlined. A request for documentation will not be considered an affirmative response. If no responses demonstrating comparable capability are received within fifteen (15) calendar days after publication, a sole source acquisition award will be made.
Contact Information
Responses must be sent to Hind.Kanine@hq.doe.gov. The subject line should include "Notice of Intent to Sole Source to CAPITAL ECONOMICS (N.A.) LIMITED".