--Special Notice: PFC Energy Subscription

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE intends to award a sole source contract to PFC Energy to support the Office of Policy Analysis (PI-40) within the Office of Policy and International Affairs by means of other than full and open competition. The DOE intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to PFC Energy. The period of performance for this award will be for one year. This award will purchase a combination of subscription services that will provide critical information on global oil and natural gas markets, including detailed analysis of individual companies and countries that are key players in these markets. The subscription includes access to all relevant publications, conference calls on major issues, and one-on-one access by staff to analysts via telephone, e-mail, or in-person if additional information is needed. PFC Energy is the only one responsible source and no other supplies will satisfy agency requirements. For 27 years PFC Energy has been 100% focused on the energy sector, particularly oil and gas. Their partners and other advisors have first-hand experience in the oil and gas sector. They maintain a proprietary knowledge base of models, databases and analytical material. This knowledge base covers all phases of the value chain and the assets and activities of private and national companies in every producing and consuming country. PFC Energy?s focus on individual company and country analysis and data is a unique and valuable resource. This information is especially useful for DOE staff in the international arena working with these countries or organizations. In accordance with the competition in Contracting Act, 41 USC 253[3][1], as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, other than full and open competition is authorized when the is only one responsible source and no other supplies and services will satisfy agency requirements. This is a notice of intent and not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation is available for this requirement. If a firm believes the DOE should not pursue this sole source contract to PFC Energy, then they should submit a capability statement and pricing information for the requirement by September 25, 2013 at 2:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) via e-mail to contact@example.gov. Responses must reference the Synopsis Number and include the following: (1) Name and Address of the Organization; (2) Status of the company as listedunder www.sam.gov; (3)Vendor point of contact with name, title, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address; (4) DUNS number, (5) Tailored capability statement addressing the particulars for this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability; and (6) List of three references of similar types of services that have been previously provided to include the contract number, description of se rvice, dollar value, name and telephone number of customer. The references must be relevant to this requirement and awarded within the last three years. No telephone inquiries or responses will be accepted. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.