Quantum Insider Database Services
ID: DOC24-00168Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFUS

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Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (541910)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e60c4821d37f4072aade9e90e9605825/view
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    The Department of Commerce is seeking to award a sole source contract for Quantum Insider Intelligence Database Services to Resonance Alliance, Inc. This contract aims to provide a resource database and datasets to support the International Trade Administration's Industry and Analysis business unit in formulating supply chain policy recommendations related to emerging technologies, specifically quantum computing and artificial intelligence. The services are critical for enhancing the government's understanding and strategic approach to these advanced technologies. Interested organizations are invited to submit their capability statements and qualifications electronically to Stesnie Ridley at sridley1@doc.gov by 8:00 am EST on September 20, 2024, with no late submissions accepted. The contract will have a performance period of one year, with four additional 12-month option years available.

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