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The Department of Energy Office of Headquarters Procurement Services awarded a sole-source contract worth $730,000 to Nixon Peabody LLP. The contract, numbered DE-LP0000062, was granted under the authority of the Competition in Contracting Act due to unusual and compelling urgency as specified in FAR Part 6.302-2. This justification for limiting competition was necessary to address urgent requirements that could not be met through full and open competition. The contract notification was posted on November 27, 2011, under solicitation number DE-SOL-0003546. Although some details such as the NAICS code, organization type, and precise location of performance are not specified, the award clearly indicates a direct procurement approach based on urgent needs, highlighting the exclusivity of the award process. This sole-source justification reflects the government's reliance on Nixon Peabody LLP’s unique capabilities or immediate availability to meet critical demands within the specified timeframe.

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DOE awarded a $730,000 sole-source contract to Nixon Peabody LLP for urgent requirements.

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The Department of Energy Office of Headquarters Procurement Services awarded a sole-source contract to Nixon Peabody LLP in the amount of $730,000. The contract number is DE-LP0000062 (not DE-LP0000034 as incorrectly identified as such on the attached JOFOC). The circumstances permitting other than full and open competition are prescribed in FAR Part 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency, under the authority of the Competition in Contracting Act, 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2). Please see attachment for full text justification.

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