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Justification and Approval for Single Source Awards

USITC - 050 (Rev. 5/2018)

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-25-0012 ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE: $0.00

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

A 3-day in-person training course from Yoto Yotov on development and application of the Gravity model.

3. Justification for Limited Competition:

Professor Yotov is a world-renowned expert in the development, usage, and application of the Gravity Model of international trade. He has numerous publications on the model and his work has been the basis for its advancement. Professor Yotov is also experienced in training technical and non-technical audiences in the model's use. Furthermore, he is currently working on similar projects with the Commission and is familiar with our capabilities, needs, and research.

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

Ravinder Ubee

Date

Jun 9, 2025

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

Alisha Hunt

Date

Jun 24, 2025

Signature

Date Jun 24, 2025USITC.GOVPosted: FBO (>$25,000)

4. Description of Market Research Conducted and Results:

The Commission conducted market research for this project. Some of the viable options to complete the project could include experienced economic researchers from universities and economic consulting firms, however staff could not identify individuals with the level of expertise that Professor Yotov has, who also are familiar with the topics Commission staff work on.

Vendor Name: Yoto V. Yotov

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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.