Special Notice- Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Overview
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Set Aside
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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’s Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a firm-fixed award to Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) for the renewal of the ORCID API contract. This is a sole source action, justified under FAR 13.106-1(b) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i)(ii), citing "Only One Responsible Source." The contract period is from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for the renewal of the ORCID API, which provides access to a unique identifier essential for assisting researchers within DOE information systems. ORCID, a non-profit organization, offers tools that connect researchers, their contributions, and affiliations. OSTI's membership grants participation in working groups, voting rights on ORCID policy, and access to the ORCID database for integrating author records and data into its information systems.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Award (Sole Source)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (one-year)
- Justification: FAR 13.106-1(b) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i)(ii) (Only One Responsible Source)
- NAICS Code: 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Product Service Code: U005 - Tuition, Registration, And Membership Fees
- Set-Aside: None specified
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any interested party capable of meeting the stated requirements may submit a response. Responses must be in writing and emailed to Natalie Barnett (barnettn@osti.gov) by March 20, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EST. A determination not to compete the proposed order is at the government's discretion. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to award.
Contact Information
- Government Point of Contact: Natalie Barnett
- Email: barnettn@osti.gov
- Phone: (865) 241-3526