SAM #PR16156082

Sole Source Subscription Services for Iraq Oil Market Data and Analysis

This notice announces the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad's intent to award a sole source contract for specialized Iraq oil market data and analysis services. - Agency: U.S. Department of State, American Embassy in Baghdad - Sole source vendor: Strategic News International, Inc. (SNI) - Services required: - Iraq Oil and Financial Dataset subscription - Over 100 monthly data points on oil production, exports, electricity generation, and finances for federal Iraq and Kurdistan - Basra Crude Export Data and Analysis subscription - Granular tracking and analysis of Iraq's southern oil exports for market participants - Kurdistan Oil Patch Field-by-Field Data subscription - Monthly exploration, drilling, and production data for the Kurdistan oil patch - No part numbers or quantities; services are subscription-based information products - SNI is cited as the only vendor capable of meeting the technical and delivery requirements - Not a competitive solicitation, but capability statements may be submitted by other vendors able to meet the exact requirements - No specific period of performance stated; likely annual or recurring subscriptions - Commercial opportunity for similar vendors to demonstrate equivalent capabilities

Description

The American Embassy in Baghdad is planning to contract with Strategic News International, Inc. (SNI) for subscription products and services related to Iraq and its oil market.  THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is justified under Other than Full and Open Competition under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) due to the unique qualifications of SNI in providing critical information on geopolitical factors affecting Iraqi oil and broader geopolitical and economic dynamics, all of which influence not only Iraq's domestic economy but also regional stability.

The contract will result in award of Purchase Order for subscription products and access to in-depth coverage on geopolitical factors affecting Iraqi oil. The specific services include:

Iraq Oil and Financial dataset with over 100 monthly data points tracking oil production, exports, electricity generation, and finances in both federal Iraq and the Kurdistan region.  Granular data and analysis tracking Iraq's southern exports (Basra Crude Export) for traders, refiners, shippers, and market watchers.  A field-by-field view of the Kurdistan oil patch, including monthly exploration, drilling, and production data.

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties who believe they can fulfill this requirement may submit a capability statement. Submissions must be received by the Response Deadline noted above and sent via email to BaghdadGSOProcAgt5@state.gov.

Capability statements must include:

Company name, address, and Unique Entity ID (UEI). Point of contact details. Documentation proving the firm can meet the exact technical and delivery criteria specified without creating unacceptable delays or cost duplications.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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