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Notice of Intent to Sole Source for ArrowHead Modeling Platform

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The Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory intends to award a sole-source purchase order to ArrowHead Economics LLC for the ArrowHead Modeling Platform, as it is the only known source capable of fulfilling the lab’s requirement to support U.S. government, DOE, and HGEO strategic goals related to hydrocarbon dominance and infrastructure reliability. Market research conducted by NETL confirms no alternative providers exist that can meet this specific need, justifying the non-competitive acquisition under Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Part 12, which governs the acquisition of commercial products and services. This notice is not a solicitation for bids or proposals but serves as a public opportunity for other parties to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirement. Any entity wishing to be considered must submit written evidence of capability to Contracting Officer Arturo Manantan Jr. at arturo.manantan@netl.doe.gov no later than 5:00 PM EDT on August 4, 2026. Telephone submissions will not be accepted. The government retains full discretion to decide whether to proceed with sole-source award or open the requirement to competition based on responses received. The notice is issued under solicitation number 89243326QFE000549, with the NAICS code 541690, and the contracting office is located in Morgantown, West Virginia.

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Sole-source purchase to ArrowHead Economics for modeling platform supporting DOE strategic goals, with public response deadline August 4, 2026.

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Department Of Energy → National Energy Technology LabView Agency

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541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesView NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → National Energy Technology Lab
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OfficeMorgantown, WV, 26505-2353, US
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Department Of Energy → National Energy Technology Lab
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Office AddressMorgantown, WV, 26505-2353, US
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Arturo Manantan JrContracting Officer

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source for ArrowHead Modeling Platform In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, the Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to ArrowHead Economics LLC to purchase ArrowHead Modeling Platform. NETL requires the ArrowHead Modeling Platform from ArrowHead Economics LLC to conduct analyses in support of USG, DOE, and HGEO strategic objectives advancing US hydrocarbon dominance and infrastructure reliability. This is considered a sole source to ArrowHead Economics LLC because to the best of the NETL’s knowledge, based on market research conducted, ArrowHead Economics LLC is the only source for ArrowHead Modeling Platform. No known potential alternate sources exist which could satisfy NETL's requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for quote/proposal. Any interested party that believes it can meet the NETL requirement described herein may identify themselves and must provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement being requested by 5:00 PM EDT on August 4, 2026. Responses must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Arturo Manantan, via email at arturo.manantan@netl.doe.gov no later than the time and date noted above. Telephone responses and requests will not be received. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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