NMIC Import and Export HS Database

The U.S. Geological Survey National Minerals Information Center (NMIC) in Reston, Virginia is soliciting quotes for a one-year subscription to a comprehensive online database containing official merchandise trade statistics under the Harmonized System (HS) classification for countries worldwide. The database must provide unrestricted online access to import and export data with detailed querying and data extraction capabilities across multiple formats including Excel, Text, and CSV, covering monthly data for at least 80 countries with 8-digit or more detailed HS codes and historical data extending back to specific years. The solicitation requires data fields including Reporting Country, Partner Country, HS Code, Quantity, Customs Value, and Unit Value, with approximately 83 users anticipated to access the system. The original Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0187 was issued on August 5, 2025, with the response deadline extended via amendment to August 15, 2025. The anticipated contract award date is September 1, 2025, with delivery scheduled for September 23, 2026.

This procurement is designated as full and open competition with no set-aside designation, despite being classified under NAICS code 519290 (Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, meaning businesses of all sizes may compete. The previous contract was awarded under solicitation number 140G0121P0374, indicating this is a recompete opportunity for an existing service. The contract structure includes a base year and two option periods, though specific award values or budget ranges were not disclosed in the solicitation documents. All vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for award, and responses may be submitted via email to the contracting officer at krschneider@usgs.gov. The place of performance appears to be online database access services delivered to the NMIC facility in Reston, Virginia.