Notice of Intent to Sole Source: FastMarkets Global Limited
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- ITC-OARS-26-0099
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513120 Periodical Publishers
- Place of performance
- London EC4Y8 United Kingdom
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to FastMarkets Global Limited on September 3, 2026, with a five-day consideration window closing September 10, 2026. The agency intends to award a purchase order for renewal of ten subscriber licenses to FastMarkets' All Metals and Minerals Prices and News subscription services under FAR 6.302-1, based on sole-source justification that no other products or services satisfy the Commission's requirements.
The licenses will provide authorized Commission users with access to FastMarkets' proprietary commodity pricing, market assessments, forecasters, news, analysis, and related market intelligence to support the Commission's research, economic analysis, and investigative responsibilities. The performance period runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 as a base year, with two anticipated one-year options for a maximum 36-month term.
This announcement is informational; no competitive solicitation will be issued. Any information received within five days of the posting date will be considered by the Government. Inquiries should be directed to Alisha Hunt, Contracting Officer, at Alisha.Hunt@usitc.gov. Telephonic questions are discouraged. The Government's determination not to compete is solely discretionary.
Notice text
The U. S. International Trade Commission anticipates award of a Purchase Order on a sole source basis to Fast Markets Global Limited - 8 Bouverie Street, London EC4Y 8AX, United Kingdom, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This requirement is for the renewal of ten (10) subscriber licenses to Fastmarkets Global Limited's subscription services All Metals and Minerals Prices and News. The licenses will provide authorized Commission users with continued access to FastMarkets' proprietary commodity pricing , market assessments, forecasters, news , analysis, and related market intelligence used to support the Commission's research, economic analysis, and investigative responsibilities. There are no other products or services that offer the same or similar subscription services required by the Commission.
The period of performance is from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 for a base year and anticipation of two one-year options for a maximum performance period of 36 months. The attached Justification and Approval provides for additional detail.
This announcement is not a request for competitive quotations. A solicitation will not be available for this requirement. The intent of this announcement is for informational purposes only. However, any information received within five days after the posting date of this notice will be considered by the Government. Information may be sent to Alisha Hunt, Contracting Officer, at Alisha.Hunt@usitc.gov A determination by the Government not to compete this action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Telephonic questions or requests are strongly discouraged.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Justification and Approval- Post.pdf |
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