NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – PURDUE UNIVERSITY / GTAP CONSORTIUM

U.S. International Trade Commission · INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, UNITED STATES

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Solicitation number: ITC-2000-OOEC-26-18
Notice type: Special Notice
NAICS: 611310
Product service code: R499
Set-aside: Unrestricted
Posted: 2026-08-10
Response deadline: Aug 20, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
Place of performance: Washington, DC
Contracting contact: ian.quillman@usitc.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

NOTICE TYPE: SPECIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – PURDUE UNIVERSITY / GTAP CONSORTIUM NAICS Code – 61130 Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools PSC – R499 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER The U. S. International Trade Commission anticipates award of a Purchase Order on a sole source basis to Purdue University – 2550 Northwestern Ave, Suite 1900 – West Lafayette, IN 47906-1332 - United States, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This requirement is to purchase an updated version of the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) Critical Mineral (CM) database that is compatible with GTAP v12 with a reference year of 2023. Delivery is due 10/30/2026. This announcement is not a request for competitive quotations. A solicitation will not be available for this requirement. The intent of this announcement is for informational purposes only. However, any information received within five days after the posting date of this notice will be considered by the Government. Information may be sent to Ian Quillman Contracting Officer, at Ian.Quillman@usitc.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Telephonic questions or requests are strongly discouraged.

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Email: ian.quillman@usitc.gov

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