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76--PROJECT BLUE 2026

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The US Geological Survey intends to award a contract to The Project Blue Group Limited for a one-year subscription providing 26 reports on 22 critical mineral commodities. These services will support the Mineral Commodity Specialists within the National Minerals Information Center by providing essential market intelligence, data, and periodic reports necessary for research and analysis. The anticipated period of performance for this requirement is from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. Because the USGS believes no other source can provide these specific services, this is an intend to award notice. Other vendors who believe they can meet the requirements must contact Contract Specialist Patrick Anderson by 9:00 AM Eastern on Monday, August 24, 2026. This procurement is categorized under NAICS code 513120 and is managed by the Department of the Interior.

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USGS awarding one-year critical mineral report subscription to The Project Blue Group Limited.

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Department Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acqusition Grants-NationalView Agency

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513120 - Periodical PublishersView NAICS

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VA

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acqusition Grants-National
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OfficeRESTON, VA, 20192, USA
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Intend to Award Notice - PROJECT BLUE 2026

The US Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for a one-year subscription to The Project Blue Group Limited to purchase 26 reports.

Project Blue services are required by the Mineral Commodity Specialists within the Mineral Commodities Section of the National Minerals Information Center to provide center-wide access to comprehensive information on 22 critical mineral commodities. The services provide periodic reports, market intelligence, and data covering a broad range of mineral commodities, with information regularly updated throughout the year to support research, analysis, and mission requirements.

The total anticipated period of performance will be 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027.

The USGS is aware of no other source that can provide the above. Therefore, it intends to make an award to The Project Blue Group Limited unless it is contacted by any vendor who believes they have similar product that can meet the needs of this requirement. Vendors are invited to contact the Contract Specialist, Patrick Anderson via email at patrick_anderson@usgs.gov no later than 09:00 AM Eastern, Monday, August 24, 2026, with an affirmative answer.

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