Attachment 01 - Statement of Need_GTAP_Membership.pdf

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USDA-ERS Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) Membership
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This Statement of Need (SON) outlines ERS/ISD's requirement for a one-year membership to the Global Trade Analysis Consortium (GTAP) from February 20, 2026, to February 19, 2027. The membership includes comprehensive benefits such as prerelease access to the GTAP Data Base, a free copy of the final database and aggregation software, periodic communications about Consortium activities, and opportunities to participate in advisory board meetings, GTAP courses, and research facility visits.

Key performance requirements include receiving an annual report summarizing Consortium activities, access to technical papers and miscellaneous data products, information on graduate degree candidates, and participation in various technical exchange activities. The document specifies that no option years are possible for this membership, and the sole product is the one-year membership with its associated benefits for the specified performance period.

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STATEMENT OF NEED

Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP)

1.0 GENERAL SCOPE

ERS/ISD seeks to pay the membership fee for the Global Trade Analysis Consortium (no option years are possible for this membership).

2.0 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

One year membership to the Global Trade Analysis Consortium.

Quantity:

One year membership from February 20,2026 – February 19, 2027

3.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide:

a. A written annual report summarizing the previous year's Consortium activities.

b. Participation in the annual, advisory board meeting, which includes presentations of faculty and graduate student research, as well as discussion on the future of the GTAP.

(See Appendix for details regarding appointment of advisory board members.)

c. Prerelease access to the GTAP Data Base.

d. A free copy of the final GTAP Data Base and aggregation software and access to all interim releases of the GTAP Data Base

e. Periodic communication about Consortium activities.

f. Upon written request, copies of all technical papers, as well as miscellaneous data and software products which have been approved by the Director for release to Consortium members.

g. Information on graduate degree candidates.

h. The opportunity to participate in GTAP Courses.

i. Visits to GTAP research facilities for detailed discussions with faculty and students.

j. Other activities which are developed to enhance the technical exchange between the

Consortium and its members.

4.0 PRODUCT

General

One year membership to the Global Trade Analysis Consortium and associated benefits.

6.0 DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION

Period-of-Performance February 20, 2026 – February 19, 2027

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STATEMENT OF NEED

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