Sources Sought Global Trade Data Access Subscription

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.06 and 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 12314422Q0119 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06. The associated NAICS Code is 519130 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000.

Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (beta.sam.gov).

Description of Work: This is an annual subscription service providing monthly (and annual) official merchandise trade data by harmonized system (HS code) for imports/exports, covering approximately 100 countries accessed through a contractor's web-based interface.  This includes all HS codes from the most general to the most detailed level available from each reporting country. Additionally, FAS requires the same data fed into its Global Agricultural Trade System (GATS) for use by internal users as well as access to customized reports and data extraction to include customer support and training in accordance with attached statement of work.

The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only point of contact for this acquisition. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must contain reference to the solicitation number and must be submitted, in writing via e-mail to mandie.lee@usda.gov no later than 11 Aug 2022 @ 3:00pm Mountain.  All quotes must be submitted on or prior to August 18th 2022 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time / 3:00PM Mountain Time.