D--Notice of intent: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)intends to award a sole so

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Administration plans to award a sole source contract to Complete Discovery Source (CDS) for the implementation of a cloud-based e-discovery solution. This solution will facilitate electronic discovery investigations and allow for seamless collaboration among investigators located across various regions of the country. The contract aims to enhance the department's capabilities in managing and conducting investigations involving digital data. The solicitation, identified by the number 89303019NIG000006, was announced in August 2019. It focuses on services classified under the NAICS code 518210, which pertains to data processing, hosting, and related services. The selection of a sole source contract underscores the DOE's intent to work directly with CDS for their specialized expertise and established technology in e-discovery, ensuring efficient handling of investigative processes through a cloud-based platform.