Intent to Sole Source: Marinos E. Tsigas

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) intends to issue a Purchase Order, on a sole source basis, to Marinos E. Tsigas, Rockville, Maryland, under the authority of FAR Subpart 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Commission anticipates awarding a Purchase Order to Mr. Tsigas for the purpose of obtaining consulting services required to update and modify the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) model to include labor market features.  Mr. Tsigas was a lead economist in the Commission’s Office of Economics for over 10 years and has unique knowledge of the Commission's modeling needs and capabilities. He is a world-renowned expert in the GTAP model.  The anticipated period of performance:  April 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. Responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond by submitting capability information within five days after the date of publication of this notice.  Any information received will be considered by the Government for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for these consulting services.  Capability information in response to this notice may be sent to myra.lay@usitc.gov and debra.bridge@usitc.gov

A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Telephonic questions or requests are strongly discouraged.