Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Center for Automotive Research
ID: 34300025P0005Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/749fa629aaca46b1bd3a5ddfefe5437f/view
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    The U.S. International Trade Commission intends to award a sole source Purchase Order to the Center for Automotive Research for the provision of a comprehensive database of vehicles and suppliers, which will support the Commission's analytical and decision-making processes. This procurement is essential for the Commission as it requires expert knowledge and substantial intelligence to aid in their work, particularly in generating analytical statistics. The contract is set for a one-year period, from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, and interested parties may submit information to Alisha Hunt at Alisha.Hunt@usitc.gov within five days of this notice. This announcement serves informational purposes only, and no solicitation will be issued for competitive quotations.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alisha Hunt
    alisha.hunt@usitc.gov
    Ian Quillman
    (202) 631-1234
    ian.quillman@usitc.gov
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