BOEM intends to sole source Globus system from University of Chicago.
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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Chicago for the Globus system, a research data management platform. The procurement covers subscription and support services for Globus, which is used for secure file transfer and data sharing. BOEM requires this specific system due to its unique capabilities and existing integration with their workflows. No other vendor can meet the agency's needs without substantial duplication of costs and effort. The contract period is one year with four one-year options.