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The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) intends to award a sole source contract to Information Handling Services (IHS) for software licenses that provide electronic access to regulatory documents and industry standards referenced in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), specifically parts 30, 203, and 250 through 282. This access is crucial for managing mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and involves documents incorporated by reference from recognized standard organizations including the American Petroleum Institute (API), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The contract will cover a 12-month base period plus four one-year option periods, totaling five years if all options are exercised. IHS is considered the sole responsible source due to its unique capability to offer real-time electronic access to both current and historical editions of these incorporated standards through its licensed agreements with the aforementioned organizations. This arrangement assures BSEE timely and comprehensive access to essential regulatory and industry information necessary for its operations. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation for competitive bids but serves informational purposes and market research, with any comments to be submitted by a specified deadline. The government retains full discretion in deciding whether to proceed with a sole source contract or compete the award.

General Info

Sole source contract to IHS for five-year software access to key regulatory documents and standards.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Acquisition Management Division

NAICS

519190 - All Other Information Services

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PostedFeb 4

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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 Sole Source Contract for Software Licenses for Search and Retrieval of CFR and Industry Standards Information" to Information Handling Services (IHS). In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5, this synopsis is posted for the Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Acquisition Operations Branch. The purpose of the synopsis is to announce the Governments intent to award a sole source contract to Information Handling Services (IHS) in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source. BSEE requires 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 electronic access to documents incorporated by reference from standard organizations such as American Petroleum Institute (API), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The anticipated period of performance is a 12 month base period and four (4) 12 month option periods, totaling 60 months if all options are exercised. The proposed contractor is the only source that can provide electronic access to documents incorporated by reference and inter-filed within the regulations found in CFR 30, 203, and 250 through 282. Information Handling Service has license agreements with standard organizations such as American petroleum Institute (API), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to provide documents incorporated within BSEE's regulations. The standards and specifications database provided by IHS is unique in that it allows BSEE to access in real-time the most current editions of all industry standards incorporated into our regulations. It also, gives BSEE access to historical editions of these documents. This synopsis is NOT a request for competitive proposals. The intent is for informational purposes only. However, any and all information received by the point of contact (POC) listed below; by Saturday, February 16, 2013 will be considered as market research by the Government. A determination by the Government not to issue a sole source procurement or to compete this action lies is solely within the discretion of the Government. POC: Ms. Caroline Laikin, DOI BSEE Acquisition Operations Branch, 381 Elden Street, HE-2306, Herndon VA 20170. Information must be emailed to Caroline Laikin at email address: contact@example.gov.