Notice of Intent to Sole Source to UxC, LLC
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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 United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) has published a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to UxC, LLC for Nuclear Power Outlook data subscription services. This action is for informational purposes only, as the EIA intends to award to UxC, LLC, a Small Business, citing only one source reasonably available under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).
Scope of Work
The EIA requires UxC, LLC's proprietary data subscription services for one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. These services are mission-critical for fulfilling the Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, which mandates annual reports on energy trends and projections. The required services include:
- Nuclear Power Outlook (NPO): Continuous tracking of global nuclear power developments.
- UxC Requirements Model (URM): Annual forecasts for uranium, conversion, enrichment, and fuel fabrication requirements worldwide.
- StoreFUEL: Monthly details on cask vendor licensing, U.S. dry storage programs, and decommissioning.
- SpentFUEL: Weekly coverage of market and political developments related to the nuclear fuel cycle backend, including disposal, storage, and legislation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Sole Source Intent
- Duration: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years
- Intended Awardee: UxC, LLC (Small Business)
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Published: January 30, 2026
Evaluation
This sole source action is pursued under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), indicating only one source is reasonably available. Interested parties must respond in writing with strong and convincing evidence demonstrating their comparable capability to satisfy the outlined requirements. A request for documentation alone will not be considered an affirmative response.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only. If no responses demonstrating comparable capability are received within the specified timeframe, a sole source award will be made to UxC, LLC. Responses must be sent to Hind.Kanine@hq.doe.gov with "Notice of Intent to Sole Source to UxC, LLC" in the subject line. The NAICS Code is 518210 (Data Collection Services).