Special notice - notice of intent to sole source

The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a Special Notice on April 16, 2026, announcing its intent to award a Purchase Order on a sole source basis to Yoto V. Yotov for training and curriculum development services. This is not a competitive solicitation and represents the agency's determination that only one responsible source can satisfy its requirements under Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. The notice was posted to the Federal Business Opportunities portal and the USITC website to inform the public of this procurement action. Yoto V. Yotov is located in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania and operates in the Professional and Management Development Training sector. The International Trade Commission has determined that this procurement represents the best approach to meet its specific agency needs.

The procurement focuses on developing and delivering a training course in Gravity Modeling to enhance collaborative development within the Office of Economics at the USITC. The period of performance extends from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with a due date for any interested party submissions of May 1, 2026. While this notice is informational in nature and no formal solicitation will be issued, the government will consider any relevant information received within five days of the posting date, which interested parties should submit to Contracting Officer Alisha Hunt at Alisha.Hunt@usitc.gov. The justification for sole source award emphasizes Professor Yotov's status as a world-renowned expert in gravity modeling with extensive publications in the field, recent delivery of advanced training to the USITC in January 2026, and existing familiarity with the agency's capabilities and research requirements. No other individual was identified during market research to possess both the requisite level of expertise and specific subject matter knowledge needed for this engagement.