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The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) intends to issue a sole source contract to Information Handling Services (IHS) for software licenses that provide access to search and retrieve regulations and industry standards critical to offshore mineral resource management. This contract is essential for BSEE to efficiently access real-time and historical editions of documents incorporated by reference within various sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), specifically related to offshore safety and environmental standards. The software enables access to standards from various recognized industry organizations, including API, ASTM, ISO, ASME, and NFPA, among others, which are integral in regulatory oversight, technology review, incident investigations, and potential regulatory updates. The contract, planned for a 12-month base period with two additional one-year option periods, will be performed at the contractor’s facility. IHS is uniquely capable of delivering this service due to its customized standards database that consolidates the full range of necessary documents, providing BSEE with unmatched, up-to-date access critical to its mission. While this is a sole source procurement under Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines, the agency has opened a window for other responsible vendors to submit capability statements or proposals for consideration by a specified deadline. This procurement supports the DOI’s commitment to maintaining regulatory compliance and operational safety in offshore resource management areas.

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BSEE sole source contract with IHS for software accessing offshore safety regulatory standards.

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Department Of The Interior → Acquisition Management Division

NAICS

519190 - All Other Information Services

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PostedMar 1

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Acquisition Management Division

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OfficeSTERLING, VA, 20166, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Acquisition Management Division

Office AddressSTERLING, VA, 20166, USA

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Full Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR SOFTWARE LICENSES FOR SEARCH AND RETRIEVAL OF CFR AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS INFORMATION This Notice is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Acquisition Operations Branch, is the contracting office for this procurement. The purpose of this Notice is to announce the government¿s intent to issue a sole source contract with Information Handling Services (IHS), 15 Inverness Way E. Englewood, CO 80112-5710, in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b). BSEE requires information retrieval and electronic access to documents incorporated by reference and inter-filed within the regulations found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 30, 203, and 250 through 282, for managing mineral resources offshore of the outer continental shelf (OCS) of the United States. This includes information retrieval and electronic access to documents incorporated by reference from standard organizations such as American Petroleum Institute (API), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM), International Organization for Standards (ISO), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Concrete Institute(ACI), American Gas Association (AGA), American Welding Society (AWS), National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The services provided by IHS are critical to BSEE's ability to carry out its regulatory functions. The standards and specifications database provided by IHS is unique in that it allows BSEE to access in real-time the most current editions, and many historical editions, of all industry standards incorporated into our regulations. Essential domestic and international oil and gas standards not currently incorporated by reference in the CFRs but necessary to review applications, conduct incident investigations, review new technologies, and consider for possible incorporation in the regulations are also included. IHS has developed a customized collection of standards for BSEE to address regulatory needs. IHS is the only provider that has been identified that can provide real-time access to the most current editions of all industry standards incorporated into BSEE¿s regulations as detailed in this Notice. The anticipated period of performance is a 12 month base period and two (2) 12 month option periods, if exercised. The place of performance is the contractor¿s facility. PLEASE NOTE: All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency by 5:00 p.m. ET on 16 March 2018.