1232SA24Q0167 - Statement of Work (Draft).pdf
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This document is a Statement of Work (SOW) for the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) to purchase comprehensive historical data for agricultural products listed on the Dalian Commodity Exchange and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange.
The key objectives are for ERS to conduct in-depth analysis on the role of Chinese futures markets in influencing international prices, trade volumes, and price risk mitigation for commodities such as soybeans. The contractor shall provide historical futures and options data, cash market data, and database query support, along with technical documentation and training. The period of performance is 1 year from contract award. No travel is expected, as the work will be conducted virtually. Respondents should submit capability statements by September 5, 2024 to demonstrate their expertise in providing the required data and services. The government will use this market research to determine whether to limit competition to small businesses or proceed with full and open competition.
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Statement of Work Economic Research Service
Purchase of Comprehensive Historical Data
1.0 Organization and Background
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) Market and Trade Economics Division (MTED) Address
The Economic Research Service is a Federal agency within the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). ERS provides agricultural economic research and policy services that address issues at the forefront of domestic and global concerns. Within ERS, the Market and Trade Economics Division (MTED) monitors, evaluates, and conducts research on domestic and foreign economic and policy factors affecting agricultural markets and trade.
ERS provides various products such as weekly newsletters, econometric research and projects such as the role of China’s futures markets in global commodity markets. ERS researchers required databases to assess dynamics in China. The database must have a database that provides descriptive information and preferably a 20-year history of institutional knowledge of Chinese markets.
2.0 Scope
ERS’s main objectives for this data purchase is to conduct in-depth analysis of the role of Chinese futures markets in influencing the formation of international prices, determination of volumes of international trade, and mitigating price risk of trade in soybeans and other commodities. Data will be used to evaluate the contribution of Chinese markets to international efforts led by USDA to assess transparency and efficiency of agricultural market information.
3.0 Deliverables
The contractor shall, but is not limited to, the following:
• Comprehensive historical data for agricultural products listed on the Dalian Commodity Exchange and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange.
• Provide data for options products including implied volatility, trading volumes, and open interest.
• Futures calendar spread calculations based on heavily traded contracts
• Historical cash market data for major agricultural produces
• Database queries for assessment of basis levels.
• Technical support, documentation, and training for these products and services. This includes training webinars, and at ERS's discretion, training sessions at ERS.
3.0 Place of Performance
Virtual.
4.0 Period of Performance
Period of performance of this contract shall be completed within 1 year of contract award.
5.0 Security
The contractor(s) may be required to obtain a suitability determination through USDA/ERS. In addition, they shall complete all mandatory training (e.g., the privacy basis and security training) required of all with access to USDA/ERS networks and facilities.
6.0 Travel
No travel is expected, as this training will be conducted virtually.
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