76--Gartner Subscription for the DOI Office of Financial Management

The Department of the Interior’s Office of Financial Management has been awarded a one-year sole-source contract under the FEDLINK Governmentwide Acquisition Contract to procure Gartner’s executive advisory services and decision-intelligence resources. This acquisition, identified by solicitation number 140D0426Q0545 and NAICS code 519290, is justified under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) due to the unique and highly specialized nature of Gartner’s proprietary research, strategic frameworks, benchmarking tools, and expert consultations, which are unavailable from any other source. The contract supports enterprise risk management and financial decision-making across DOI bureaus through digital access to customized reports, diagnostic tools, training materials, case studies, and peer networking opportunities, with performance delivered remotely and administered through the Interior Business Center’s Acquisition Services Directorate in Herndon, Virginia. The award does not include options, and no formal pricing data, line items, or contract value is disclosed, though cost reasonableness is assured through the pre-competed FEDLINK GWAC vehicle. The contracting officer, Gabriella Jones, holds primary responsibility for oversight and certification, while a designated Program Manager serves as the technical certifier, though no COR name or direct contact information is provided. The contract lacks formal inspection criteria, quality standards, packaging specifications, invoicing protocols, or payment details, and no standard FAR clauses, representations, certifications, or attachments are documented in the available records. Entity identifiers for Gartner, including its UEI or CAGE code, and socioeconomic status are not disclosed. The procurement is strictly limited to one year with no extensions, and future competitions are pledged to be conducted prior to any follow-on acquisition to maintain compliance with fair opportunity principles. All services are delivered electronically, rendering physical delivery, FOB terms, and logistics requirements inapplicable.