Notice of Intent to Sole Source - PURDUE UNIVERSITY / GTAP CONSORTIUM
ID: 34300025P0012Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, UNITED STATES (DUNS # 02-1877998)INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSIONINTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, UNITED STATESWASHINGTON, DC, 20436, USA

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b39cd6a1415d4cd5b1b56ef6a0195bd0/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 18, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) intends to award a sole source contract to Purdue University for expert consultation services related to the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) Consortium. This procurement aims to secure specialized data and analytical services crucial for the Commission's economic analyses, particularly in foreign direct investment and energy data, leveraging the unique models and expertise provided by the GTAP Consortium. The contract will cover a base year from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with an option for an additional year, and is valued in compliance with the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Interested parties may submit information to Alisha Hunt at Alisha.Hunt@usitc.gov within five days of this notice, as no solicitation will be issued for this requirement.

Point(s) of Contact
Alisha Hunt
alisha.hunt@usitc.gov
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Posted
C - J and A - Posting Signed.pdf
Apr 8, 2025, 7:08 PM UTC
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is seeking justification and approval for a single-source award to extend its engagement with the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) Consortium for one year. The overall aim is to secure specialized data and analytical services pivotal to the Commission's economic analyses, particularly in areas such as foreign direct investment (FDI) and energy data. The GTAP Consortium, managed by the Center for Global Trade Analysis at Purdue University, uniquely provides access to essential models, data, and staff expertise that support several major research initiatives at the USITC. Despite ongoing market research, no alternative source has been identified that offers comparable services and data. The requisition number for this action is 6400-OOEC-25-0004, with an estimated total value compliant with the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The document includes certifications from both the requiring officer and the contracting officer, affirming the accuracy and necessity of this engagement. This single-source award exemplifies the government’s reliance on specialized external partnerships to fulfill research requirements.
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