Data subscription licenses and access to proprietary Mapping Analytics Platform, and Application Programming Interface (API) data streaming

The Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Information Administration has awarded a sole-source contract to Criterion Research LLC for data subscription licenses and access to its proprietary Mapping Analytics Platform and associated Application Programming Interface for data streaming. The agreement enables the EIA to integrate real-time, high-resolution analytical data into its operational systems, enhancing the agency’s ability to monitor, visualize, and interpret energy sector trends. The contract falls under NAICS code 518210, indicating it is related to data processing, hosting, and related services, and was issued without competition under the authority of a sole-source procurement. The award is tied to solicitation number 89303026PEI000128, posted on May 5, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Energy’s Headquarters Procurement Services based in Washington, DC. Primary point of contact for the contract is Hind Kanine, reachable via email at Hind.Kanine@hq.doe.gov. The performance location is not specified beyond the agency’s headquarters, indicating the services are delivered remotely through digital access. This contract supports the EIA’s mission to collect, analyze, and disseminate energy data by leveraging Criterion Research’s advanced geospatial analytics and API infrastructure.