DOE intends sole source award to OPIS for petroleum pricing data.
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Headquarters Procurement Services intends to award a sole source contract to Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) for the provision of petroleum pricing data and related information services. This procurement is for the continuation of a service that provides critical market intelligence on oil prices, which is essential for DOE's analysis and decision-making. The notice indicates that the government believes only OPIS can meet its requirements due to the unique nature of the data and the need for continuity. No other sources are being considered at this time. The contract value is not specified, but the sole source justification suggests a specialized, likely ongoing service.