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Justification and Approval for Single Source Awards

USITC - 050 (Rev. 4/2022)

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

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

Contracting Office Requiring Office

U.S. International Trade Commission

Office of Procurement

500 E Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20436

U.S. International Trade Commission

500 E Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20436

Office of Economics

Justification and Approval for: Single Source Brand Name

1. REQUISITION NUMBER: 6400-OOEC-24-0012/240229 ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE:

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

240 hours of advisory services from James Harrigan. base and 1 option year

3. Justification for Limited Competition:

Dr. Harrigan has developed several models of technology, labor, and trade. His research has been published in top economic journals. A recent and particularly relevant econometric model that he developed captures labor market adjustments to trade liberalization and incorporates the effect of skill and technology. In addition to contributing to worker-level analyses, Dr.

Harrigan’s experience with establishment-level analysis could aid USITC staff in addressing key aspects of the impact of trade on small- and medium-sized enterprises, including changes in job openings, layoffs, workforce occupational composition, and worker wages.

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.

Printed Name, Requiring POC

Karen Thome

Date

Jul 18, 2024

Signature

6. Contracting Officer Certification: Posted:

I have received this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Printed Name, Contracting Officer

Ian Quillman

DateSignature

DateUSITC.GOVPosted: www.sam.gov (>$25,000)

4. Description of Market Research Conducted and Results:

The Office of Economics is aware of other members of the academic community who have published papers on this topic, but Dr. Harrigan's model, described above, is particularly relevant for the office's research priorities. His specific experience and knowledge is not matched, and he is the only researcher we believe can further develop our economic model.

Vendor Name: Dr. James Harrigan

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Shadara Peters 5/2/2018 J:\usitc graphics\seal in blue.jpg Consolidated J&A for actions Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) (FAR 13.501) Contracting Office Requiring Office U.S. International Trade Commission Office of Procurement 500 E Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20436 U.S. International Trade Commission

500 E Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20436 Justification and Approval for:

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.

6. Contracting Officer Certification: Posted:

I have received this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.