Notice of Intent to Sole Source - IBISWorld, Inc
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 6500-OARS-26-0001
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20436, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The International Trade Commission has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Purchase Order to IBISWorld, Inc. for the provision of specialized database and research services. The notice was posted on December 3, 2025, with a comment period deadline of December 12, 2025. The contract will be awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which permits sole source awards when only one responsible source can meet agency requirements. IBISWorld, Inc., located in Venice, California, is the sole intended recipient of this award. The contract is classified under NAICS Code 519120 (Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals) and PSC DA10 (IT and Telecom). This represents an annual renewal of an existing arrangement with the vendor.
The International Trade Commission seeks to procure investigation, technical assistance, and research activities to support the Office of Research Analysis through IBISWorld's specialized database services. The government justifies the sole source approach by citing the unique structure of IBISWorld's database, the necessity for consistent methodology across Commission analyses, and the vendor's singular ability to provide data accuracy, depth, historical consistency, and analytical functionality required by the agency. The performance period will run from December 1, 2025, through November 31, 2026, on an annual basis. This announcement is informational only, and no competitive solicitation will be issued; however, any relevant information submitted within five days of the posting date will be considered by the government. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Alisha Hunt at Alisha.Hunt@usitc.gov, and telephonic questions are discouraged. The government retains sole discretion to proceed with or alter this sole source determination.
Notice text
NOTICE TYPE: SPECIAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – IBIS WORLD, INC.
NAICS Code 519120 – Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals
PSC DA10 – IT and Telecom
The U. S. International Trade Commission anticipates award of a Purchase Order on a sole source basis to IBIS WORLD, INC. - 1251-55 Electric Ave, Venice, California 90291, United States, 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 an annual renewal of IBIS World Inc, which will provide up-to-date investigation, technical assistance, and research activities to members of the Office of Research Analysis. Due to the specialized nature of the data, the unique structure of the database, and the necessity for consistent methodology across Commission analyzes, only one vendor can meet the agency’s requirements for data accuracy, depth, historical consistency, and analytical functionality. There is only one IBIS World Inc, hence limited competition. The performance period is one year: December 1, 2025 through November 31, 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| J_A.pdf |
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