Notice of Intent to Sole Source to The Economist Intelligence Unit

The U. S. International Trade Commission (USITC) intends to solicit and award a Purchase Order to The Economist Intelligence Unit, An Economist Group Business,  under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 

The USITC anticipates award of a Purchase Order, on a sole source basis, to The Economist Intelligence Unit for a licensing agreement for online access to its subscriptions including Country Reports; Industry Briefing Full Set; ViewsWire Global; Country Commerce Global; Market Indicators & Forecasts Global; Risk Briefing; and Financial Services Report.  The online access will provide the Commission a valuable resource to meet its statutory requirements providing country, commodity, industry, and political information for most developed and developing nations worldwide.  The anticipated period of performance is one year, from August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018. 

This notice is not a request for competitive quotations.  A solicitation will not be available for this requirement.  The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only.  However, any information received within five days after the date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. Information in response to this notice may be sent to Debra Bridge, Contracting Officer, at debra.bridge@usitc.gov.  A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Telephonic questions or requests are strongly discouraged.