Global Trade Data Database

This posting serves as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotations are being requested. The solicitation number is 34300018Q0042. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-100 (8/22/2018) It is the responsibility of the Offeror to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions.

The USITC has a requirement for the procurement of a web-based subscription to access foreign trade data which will support the Commission's work with statutory investigations, technical assistance, and research activities.

Reference the Statement of Objectives - RFQ, attached to this posting, for complete requirement.

This is a full and open competition. Any vendor who is capable of meeting this requirement may submit a quotation. The associated North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 519130 -Internet Publishing Broadcasting and Web Search Portals.

The successful offeror must comply with the following applicable commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items; the provision at FAR 552.212-2, Evaluation. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies, as well as FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, Paragraph (a), and the following clauses in Paragraph (b): 52.203-6; 52.204-10; 52.209-6; 52.209-9; 52.209-9;; 52.222-3; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-40; 52.222-50; 52.223-18; 52.225-13; 52.232-33. The full text of the referenced FAR clause may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquistion.gov/far/.

The USITC will make one Firm Fixed Price award as a result of this solicitation. The anticipated period of performance is a One Year Base Year and three, one year options for a total performance period of 48 months, if all options are exercised.

In order to be considered for award, the offeror must be registered, and current (with certain exceptions), in the System for Award Management database (www.sam.gov) prior to award. Reference FAR 4.11).

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