NOI - Sole Source Assessing the U.S. Market for Cigars and Cigarillos.doc

FDA-Sole Source-1229094

Intends to make a sole source award:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) requires a Contractor assessing the U.S. Market for Cigars and Cigarillos by Production Process and Flavor.

The award will be made to:

Eurometer International 224 S. Michigan Ave, Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60604 In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) requires a Contractor assessing the U.S. Market for Cigars and Cigarillos by Production Process and Flavor.

Euromonitor is a global market research firm, with over 40 years of research experience in the tobacco industry and its supply chain. Euromonitor has over 1,000 analysts who cover 80 countries. Euromonitor’s experience in cigar research is likely to shorten launch times and increase efficiency for the described Tasks.

Euromonitor is the world’s leading independent provider of strategic market research. They create data and analyses on thousands of products and services around the world; along with unbiased historic trends and forecasts for every region, country, category, channel and consumer. Euromonitor’s extensive network of in-country analysts provides the depth of local business information required in today’s international business environment.

Eurometer is the only contractor that could assess the US Market for Cigars and Cigarillos by Production Process and Flavor.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement within eight (8) days after the publication of this synopsis which shall be considered by the agency. Responses received after 8 days or without the required information may not be considered. For information concerning this acquisition contact:

Tara Hobson

Contract Specialist Email: Tara.Hobson@fda.hhs.gov No phone calls please A determination by the Government not to compete because of information received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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