Notice of Intent to Sole Source - S&P Global
Type: Special Notice
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, UNITED STATES (DUNS # 02-1877998)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5c5ffd3e5ce545f6b1d2634369e31190/view
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    The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) intends to award a sole source contract to S&P Global, Inc. for annual subscriptions to the Chemical Economic Handbook (CEH) and the Directory of Chemical Producers (DCP). This procurement aims to secure comprehensive and reliable global data on the chemicals industry, including critical information on supply chains, trade, and production capabilities, which are essential for the USITC's mission. The CEH and DCP provide unique, in-depth data that is not available from any other vendor, making them vital resources for the agency's analysis and research services. The contract will cover a base year from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with two optional one-year extensions. Interested parties may submit information to Meaghann Peak at meaghann.peak@usitc.gov within five days of this notice, although this announcement is not a request for competitive proposals.

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    Meaghann Peak
    meaghann.peak@usitc.gov
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    CEH J_A Signed.pdf
    The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Office of Analysis and Research Services is seeking a single-source renewal for subscriptions to the Chemical Economics Handbook and Directory of Chemical Producers. This Justification and Approval (J&A) document, requisition number 6500-OARS-26-0012, explains that these resources are essential for providing comprehensive and reliable global data on chemical markets, producers, and production capabilities. Market research, including online searches and input from agency stakeholders, confirmed that no other vendors offer comparable depth, coverage, or credibility. S&P Global is identified as the sole vendor capable of meeting these unique agency requirements. Both the Requiring Officer and Contracting Officer certified the accuracy and completeness of this justification, with approval dates in late 2025.
    Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf
    The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) plans to award a sole source contract to S&P Global, Inc. for annual subscriptions to IHSMarkit’s Chemical Economic Handbook (CEH) and the Directory of Chemical Producers (DCP). This decision is based on the unique global coverage and in-depth data these resources provide on the chemicals industry, including supply chains and trade information, which are unavailable elsewhere and crucial for the USITC's mission. The contract will cover a base year from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with two optional one-year extensions. This announcement serves solely for informational purposes, and the government will consider any information received within five days of the posting date. This is not a request for competitive proposals, and the government retains sole discretion in its decision not to compete this action.
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