SOW_World_Perspectives_Subscrip__Renewal_2015.pdf
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Requirements Statement For
"United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Subscription Services
May 21, 2015
1. BACKGROUND
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. The role of the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is to link U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security.
To better lead FAS in this period of growing challenges for the organization in the face of tight fiscal constraints, the Administrator seeks the outside contractor support of a confidential wire / consulting service. The goal of acquiring the expertise of a confidential wire / consulting service is to provide the Administrator with a program uniquely tailored to address the challenges faced by the Administrator in leading FAS, during a time of rapid change and unparalleled fiscal constraints on agency operations.
2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to acquire a subscription service to assist the FAS staff by providing an independent perspective of current and emergent trends in agricultural market intelligence, trade, and policy.
3 SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of this Statement of Work encompasses the delivery of daily and weekly market intelligence and analytical reports that offers an independent perspective from a respected source, of current and emergent trends in agricultural market intelligence, trade, and policy.
4 TASK AND DELIVERABLES
The Contractor shall provide weekly and daily analytical reports and weekly updates of major agricultural regions of the world. Specific sectors include livestock, oilseeds, grains, and cotton. These reports will be provided to the Administrator of USDA/FAS.
5 OTHER PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Not Applicable.
PLACE(S) OF PERFORMANCE
Not applicable.
6 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance for this effort is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
7 POINTS OF CONTACT
Frank McCarthy Management Analyst Office of Global Analysis Foreign Agricultural Service/USDA Rm. 4621-S, 1400 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20250 Phone (202) 720-7037 Fax: (202) 720-0422 Email: Frank.McCarthy@fas.usda.gov
7 CONTRACTING OFFICER
The Contracting Officer (CO) for this effort is as follows:
USDA/FSA/Acquisitions Management Division Beacon Facility, Stop 1108 PO Box 419205
KANSAS CITY, MO 64141-6205
Attn: Julie Simpson
8 INVOICING
Invoices will be processed USDA/NFC’s Integrated Acquisition System (IAS), with proper accounting references to ensure timely payment. Invoicing information will be provided with award.
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| 2 OBJECTIVE |
| 3 SCOPE OF WORK |
| 4 TASK AND DELIVERABLES |
| 5 OTHER PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS |
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| 6 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE |
| 7 POINTS OF CONTACT |
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