Notice of intent to issue sole source award

Added: Jul 30, 2014 4:31 pm

The Department of State, Ralph J. Bunche Library intends to issue a Sole Source order with Global Trade Information Services for Global Trade Atlas. Market research was conducted and it has been determined there is only one responsible source for our requirements in accordance with FAR 6.302-1.

The services being sought are online access to international merchandise trade data a from all major world markets from more than 65 countries representing nearly 100 percent of total world trade. The reporting should be to the 4-digit HS level updated quarterly for all merchandise and for HS 2709, Crude Oi,l the reporting should be monthly for all reporting countries.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

No solicitation document is available; parties shall submit information that indicates their ability to satisfy this requirement.

Responses are due by 13 August 2014, 4:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time, via e-mail (CheslerMW@state.gov), of fax: 202-647-0203 ATTN: Marla Chesler

Contracting Office Address:

Acquisitions Section, Room 2438
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20520 
United States 

Place of Performance:

US Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20520 
United States 

Primary Point of Contact.:

Marla Chesler

Lead Acquisitions Librarian

cheslermw@state.gov

Phone: 2026472739

Fax: 2026470203

Secondary Point of Contact:

Ned Kraft

Branch Chief

kraftno@state.gov

Phone: 2026472196

Fax: 2026470203