Intent to Sole Source - Fastmarkets Global Limited
ID: 34300025P0018Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, UNITED STATES (DUNS # 02-1877998)

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5ff4218dfc474e1e889f7b99863a49df/view
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    Description

    The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) intends to award a sole source contract to Fastmarkets Global Limited for a one-year subscription to their metals prices and news services, accessible through Fastmarkets.com. This procurement is essential for the Commission's operations, as it provides critical market data and insights necessary for informed decision-making in international trade. The contract period is set from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2026, and interested parties can direct inquiries to Sumit Rana at sumit.rana@usitc.gov for further information.

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    Sumit Rana
    sumit.rana@usitc.gov
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