J_and_A_5.pdf

Brand Name

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Justification and Approval for: Single Source

Vendor Name: International Data Corporation (IDC)

USITC - 050 (Rev. 5/2018)

Consolidated j&A for actions Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) (FAR 13.501)

Contracting Office Requiring Office

U.S. International Trade Commission U.S. International Trade Commission

Office of Procurement Office of Analysis and Research Services

500 E Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20436

500 E Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20436

1. REQUISITION NUMBER: 6500-0ARS-18-0068 ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE: $43,500.00

2. Description of supplies or Services Required to Meet Agency:

After assessing leading industry competitors . _ it is determined no other vendor has a platform and report program that is the same as IDC's 11AP or which better satisfies the project team requirements for the 332 study series on Global Digital Trade and as first sponsored/supported by the Advanced Technology and Machinery Division.

3. Justification for Limited Competition:

No other source.

4. Description of Market Research Conducted and Results:

Web-based search and inquiry with the Commission's SMEs, Project Team leaders, etc.

5. Requiring Officer's Certification:

I certify that the facts and representations in this justification, included herein, meet the Government's need and that the supporting data which forms the basis for this justification is complete and accurate.

Robert Bauchspies I

Printed Name, Requiring POC

FOIA EXEMPTION (13)(6)

6. Contracting Officer Certification: Posted:

Posted: FB0 (>$25,000) a -- USITC.GOV fl Date -7 3 1 1 . --- --, ----"-siOe to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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FOIA EXEMPTION ( k _ (b)(6) F Dat

U.S. International Trade Coin i on 500 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20436 United States Phone: 202-205-3098 www.usitc.gov

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