Subscription for Market Research Database

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intention to award a sole source contract to Euromonitor International Ltd. for subscription access to a comprehensive market research database. The procurement will provide unlimited access to market research content covering six product categories: appliances, home and gardens, toys and games, apparel/footwear, consumer electronics, and homecare, along with mobility content and other online materials focused on the U.S. market. CPSC justifies the sole source approach by stating that Euromonitor is the only provider offering continuous database access with ongoing updates, while other sources only provide one-time data purchases that require separate payments for updates. The agency plans to negotiate this requirement under simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Subpart 12 and FAR Subpart 13. The contract will be classified under NAICS code 519290 for Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services.

The primary objective of this procurement is to secure ongoing access to broad-spectrum consumer product market research data that supports CPSC's regulatory and safety oversight responsibilities. Interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement, though this notice is not a request for competitive quotations. All responses must be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Specialist at drushbrook@cpsc.gov by 2:00 pm Eastern Time on July 7, 2025, with no phone calls accepted. The government will consider any quotations or responses received within ten business days of the notice issuance, though the final determination whether to compete the procurement remains at the government's discretion. While the notice indicates CPSC's intent to proceed with a sole source award, the agency is providing an opportunity for other potential vendors to demonstrate their capabilities during the ten-day response period.