Notice of Intent to Sole Source - American Chemical Society
ID: 34300024Q0052Type: Special Notice
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, UNITED STATES (DUNS # 02-1877998)INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSIONINTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, UNITED STATESWASHINGTON, DC, 20436, USA

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Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

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https://sam.gov/opp/911f36644e994382864b8816f0634d11/view
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    The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) intends to award a sole source Purchase Order to the American Chemical Society for access to the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform, specifically for one user subscription. This procurement is essential for chemist Manjola Mancka in the Office of Tariff Affairs and Trade Agreements, as the database provides unique and comprehensive data sets critical for ongoing program requirements. The justification for this sole source award highlights the absence of equivalent services in the market, underscoring the importance of utilizing specialized resources to meet the agency's analytical needs. The period of performance for this contract is set from September 15, 2024, to September 14, 2025, and interested parties may contact Sumit Rana at sumit.rana@usitc.gov for further information.

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    Sumit Rana
    sumit.rana@usitc.gov
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    Justification for Sole Source CAS.pdf
    The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) seeks justification and approval for a single source award to grant access to the SciFinder-n chemical database provided by CAS, Inc., a division of the American Chemical Society. The requisition, numbered 6500-OARS-24-0111, is vital for chemist Manjola Mancka of the Office of Tariff Affairs and Trade Agreements to support ongoing program requirements. The justification cites prior use, the uniqueness of the database, and its comprehensive data sets as reasons for limiting competition. Market research conducted via internet searches and expert evaluations confirmed that no other equivalent services exist. The document includes certifications from the requiring officer, Robert Bauchspies, and the contracting officer, Sumit Rana, affirming the accuracy and completeness of the justification. This approval underscores the agency's commitment to utilizing specialized resources to effectively meet its analytical needs within the framework of federal procurement processes.
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