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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.

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TextField1: These capabilities supports the Commission's services trade analysts in carrying out foreign direct investment analysis. Financial Times is the publisher and provider of the proprietary fDi Intelligence database and is the only source that can provide the required subscription and access to its underlying proprietary data and analytical tools. The Commission requires continued access to fDi Intelligence to maintain consistency and continuity with existing foreign direct investment research analysis.
TextField1: The Financial Times fDI database is a comprehensive global database that tracks cross-border greenfield investments across all sectors and countries. The platform provides real-time data on investment projects, capital expenditures, and job creation. It also allows users to identify and profile companies investing internally and to conduct detailed analyses to uncover emerging trends. These capabilities supports the Commission's services trade analysts in carrying out foreign direct investment analysis.
TextField1: Internet based research, other vendor product reviews, and industry experts. The research did not identify another source capable of providing the same comprehensive proprietary fDi Intelligence data and functionality required by the Commission. The Financial Times Limited was determined to be the only source reasonably available to meet the agency's requirements.
TextField2: Linda Jackson
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TextField3: The Financial Times Limited

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