Global Trade Analysis Consortium Project (GTAP) Membership

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Services (ERS) is seeking to renew its membership in the Global Trade Analysis Consortium (GTAP) through a request for quotation (RFQ) numbered 1232SA25Q0019. The procurement is for a one-year membership that provides access to specialized trade analysis datasets, research facilities, and technical resources critical for agricultural policy analysis. Vendors must submit quotes via email to Jacob.toft@usda.gov by 4:00 pm EST on January 23, 2025, with specific requirements including company name, point of contact details, RFQ number, and vendor UEI number. The evaluation criteria will focus on the submitted price and the vendor's ability to meet the detailed Statement of Need, which outlines comprehensive membership deliverables. Quotes must address specific elements in the attached Statement of Need to be considered for award, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and falls under NAICS code 611310 for Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools with a size standard of $34.5 million. The place of performance is Washington, DC, and the contract period will run from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026, with no option years available. While specific pricing details are not disclosed, the membership includes benefits such as prerelease access to the GTAP Database, a free copy of the final database with aggregation software, participation in annual advisory board meetings, and access to technical papers and research facilities. The procurement will be awarded as a single firm-fixed-price purchase order, with credentials and software access to be delivered electronically to the designated point of contact. Invoices must be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and the contract will be administered by the USDA Agricultural Research Service.