Argus Natural Gas Americas Services for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Background
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. FERC's mission is to ensure reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy for consumers. The agency aims to protect consumers through market oversight and surveillance while promoting the development of safe and efficient energy infrastructure.

The contract is intended to procure Argus Natural Gas Americas Services - 30-User Licenses, which will provide essential data for FERC's regulatory activities.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of Argus Natural Gas Americas Services consisting of 30-user licenses. The services will provide historical and daily/monthly data related to natural gas market news, prices, data, and trends. The contract includes one base year plus three one-year options for continued service. The specific line items are as follows:
- Base Year: Argus Natural Gas Americas Services - 30-user licenses
- Option 1: Argus Natural Gas Americas Services - 30-user licenses
- Option 2: Argus Natural Gas Americas Services - 30-user licenses
- Option 3: Argus Natural Gas Americas Services - 30-user licenses
- Option 4: Argus Natural Gas Americas Services - 30-user licenses.

The FOB point and acceptance point for deliverables are at FERC Headquarters located at 888 First Street NE, Washington DC 20426.

Period of Performance
One (1) base year plus three (3) one-year options.

Place of Performance
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Headquarters, 888 First Street NE, Washington DC 20426.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be authorized distributors or OEMs of Argus products. They must also comply with any specific requirements outlined in the attached documents regarding software licensing and delivery.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent, with Argus Media awarded prior FERC contracts for “Argus Natural Gas Americas Services (Subscription)” under solicitation/contract numbers 89603018P0071 (award value $117,806; 08/20/18–08/19/23) and 89603023P0027 (award value $87,529; 08/20/23–08/19/26). The current RFQ similarly seeks Argus Natural Gas Americas Services in the form of 30-user licenses to provide historical and daily/monthly natural gas market data, suggesting continuity of the same subscription/data service across base and option years.