PURCHASE OF GLOBAL ENERGY DATA SET

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Morgantown, WV plans to award a non-competitive contract to Global Energy Decisions, Inc. for the acquisition of a Global Energy Data Set. This data set will support the Energy Infrastructure and Security Research Group at NETL by providing localized access to detailed analysis of energy-related disruptions, including high-frequency hurricane events anticipated within the calendar year. The procurement falls under FAR 13.501, allowing the Government to negotiate solely with one source due to the specialized nature of the required commercial supplies or services. While this contract is intended to be awarded without competition, the Government is open to receiving statements of interest or proposals within twenty days of the notice’s publication. Any responses received will be carefully considered to determine whether or not a competitive procurement process is necessary. The decision to proceed non-competitively rests entirely with the Government, and responses will primarily inform this determination rather than serve as a request for competitive bids. The contract solicitation was posted on August 18, 2006, under the title "PURCHASE OF GLOBAL ENERGY DATA SET," reflecting the specificity and time-sensitive nature of this procurement.