Notice of Intent to Sole Source - PURDUE UNIVERSITY / GTAP CONSORTIUM

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a purchase order to Purdue University for the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) Consortium. The notice, posted on April 8, 2025, outlines a planned non-competitive procurement under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for a single source acquisition when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The procurement is specifically for expert consultation services and exclusive access to trade and economic databases produced by the GTAP Consortium. The contract will cover a base year and one option year, spanning from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The agency has determined that Purdue University is the only source capable of providing the specialized data and consultation services needed for their economic analyses.

The objective of this sole source procurement is to maintain USITC's access to critical economic research data and expertise through the GTAP Consortium at Purdue University. Contractors should note that this is not a competitive solicitation, and no additional quotations will be requested. The notice provides a five-day window for interested parties to submit information, with communications directed to Contracting Officer Alisha Hunt via email at Alisha.Hunt@usitc.gov. Eligibility is effectively limited to Purdue University, as the market research conducted by USITC staff found no alternative sources offering comparable data and services. The procurement will provide the Commission with exclusive access to specialized databases, including foreign direct investment and energy-related data, along with consultation from GTAP staff and consortium members. The total performance period is two years, with the base year running from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and the option year extending from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.