R--NOTICE OF INTENT - KPLER INC
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), Office of Headquarters Procurement Services, on behalf of the Office of International Affairs (IA), has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to KPLER INC. for global commodities data subscription services. This award, valued at less than $50,000, is for a one-year period from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Interested parties capable of providing these services must submit a capability statement and pricing information by February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The intended contract is for subscription services providing access to proprietary real-time and historical data on global commodities movements, specifically focusing on liquified gases and petroleum products. This data is crucial for supporting IA Programs related to petroleum trends in commodities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source (Simplified Acquisition under FAR Part 13)
- Intended Awardee: KPLER INC.
- Value: Less than $50,000.00
- Duration: One year (March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027)
- Notice Published: February 19, 2026
- Response Due: February 26, 2026
Justification
This sole source award is authorized under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, citing that KPLER INC. is the only responsible source capable of satisfying agency requirements for this proprietary data. The award will be made using Simplified Acquisition procedures (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)).
Action for Interested Parties
This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation is available. However, interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement may submit a written capability statement and pricing information. Responses must be emailed to ellen.baptist@hq.doe.gov with the subject line "Response to Notice of Intent – 89303026NIA000018" or submitted via FedConnect.net. All submissions are at no cost to the Government.
Additional Notes
The Government reserves the right to cancel the sole source award and will consider information received solely to determine if a competitive requirement is in its best interest. A determination not to compete this action is at the Government's discretion. The primary NAICS code is 519290 - Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services.