Purchase Order 11316024P0001UST

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative awarded a $241.2K firm-fixed-price purchase order to Cru International LTD. (doing business as Cru The Independent Authority) on January 29, 2024, for a Crude Emissions Analysis Tool with completion targeted for January 28, 2029. This contract, which includes no set-aside designation, supports the Trade Representative's mission to develop trade policy and conduct economic analysis by providing access to specialized emissions data and analysis capabilities. Cru International, a global firm headquartered in Washington, DC, specializes in commodity market analysis and proprietary data tools focused on the mining, metals, and fertilizer sectors, and has maintained an active federal contracting presence since 2007.

The award reflects the Trade Representative's need for sophisticated analytical tools to inform trade negotiations and assessments related to emissions standards and environmental considerations in international commerce. Cru International has established itself as a trusted provider of market intelligence and data subscriptions across multiple civilian agencies, including the International Trade Commission, Department of Commerce, and U.S. Geological Survey, typically delivering these services through firm-fixed-price purchase orders. The company's long operational history and specialized expertise in commodity and emissions analysis position it to support the Trade Representative's analytical requirements throughout the contract performance period.