CEH J_A Signed.pdf

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 Analysis and Research Services

Justification and Approval for: Single Source Brand Name

1. REQUISITION NUMBER: 6500-OARS-26-0012 ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE: $0.00

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

Renewal of recurring requirement - subscription to the Chemical Economics Handbook & Directory of Chemical Producers for the Chemicals& Textiles Division, Office of Industries.

3. Justification for Limited Competition:

The Chemical Economics Handbook and Directory of Chemical Producers are essential because they provide the most comprehensive and reliable global data on chemical markets, producers, production capabilities, supporting accurate analysis and informed decision-making. Together, they offer industry-validated information on market trends, cost structures, suppliers, and manufacturing sites that no other available sources match in depth, coverage, or credibility, making them uniquely capable of meeting the agency requirements. Internet searches for other vendors and input from agency stakeholders and subject matter experts affirm no comparable sources that align with current requirements as these two. (CEH & DCP)

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

Grace Wu

DateSignature

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

Meaghann Peak

Date

Dec 11, 2025

Signature

Date Dec 11, 2025USITC.GOVPosted: www.sam.gov (>$25,000)

4. Description of Market Research Conducted and Results:

Market research included online chemical market resources and directories and feedback from Commission analysts. No other vendor has been found capable of meeting agency requirements.

Vendor Name: S&P Global

U.S. International Trade Commission 500 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20436 United States Phone: 202-205-3098 www.usitc.gov J:\usitc graphics\seal in blue.jpg Justification and Approval for Single Source Awards USITC - 050 (Rev. 4/2022) Justification & Approval for Single Source Awards Form required for justification & approvals under the simplified acquisition threshold. currently there is only a form for over the SAT, which is much longer and in depth than required by the FAR 9.0.0.2.20101008.1.734229 Deborah Bridge 4/3/2018

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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.