76--ARGUS Subscription Renewal

This ?Notice of Intent? is not a request for quote and a solicitation will not be issued; however, all proposals received prior to the closing date of this notice will be considered by the Government. The Department of Energy (DOE) intends to award a sole source contract to Argus Media, Inc. to provide the following suite of Argus products: Global Markets, LPG World, Argus Crude, Argus US Products, Argus European Markets, Argus Freight, Argus North American Transportation, Argus NGL Americas, Argus US Ethanol, Argus FSU Energy, Argus Asia Pacific Products, Argus Mideast Gulf and Indian Ocean Products for the Office of Energy Analysis (OEA, EI 30) in the Energy Information Administration (EIA). In accordance with Competition in Contracting Act, 41 U.S.C. ? 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, other than full and open competition is authorized when there is only one responsible source and no other supplies and services will satisfy agency requirements. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Submission of any information in response to this notice is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency, no later than the closing date and time of this notice. Responses must be in writing, by e-mail to the Contract Specialist at contact@example.gov. The e-mail shall contain the following subject line: Response to Notice of Intent ? ARGUS Subscription Renewal. Please submit all information no later than September 3, 2014, 12:00 pm Eastern Time. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR A FORMAL PROPOSAL OR A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. Contracting Office Address: U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue Washington, DC 20585 United States Principle Place of Performance: U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue Washington, DC 20585 United States Primary Point of Contact: H. Daniel Fordham email: contact@example.gov *NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.