Intent to Sole Source Sphera Solutions, INC.

The U. S. International Trade Commission anticipates award of a Purchase Order on a sole source basis to Sphera Solutions, Inc. - 130 E Randolph St STE 2900, Chicago, Illionois 60601 ; 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 for GaBi database license on scope 3 emmissions factors for upstream materials in steel and aluminium production .Sphera Solutions Inc, is a sole propritor for this database. Extensive market research was conducted by subject matter experts and it was concluded that competing this requirement is not in the best interest of the United States International Trade Commission. Please see attached Justification for additional details. The period of performance for this requirement is one year, from Jun 1st 2024 through May 31st 2024. 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 seven days after the posting date of this notice will be considered by the Government. Information may be sent to Rana Sumit Contracting Officer, at [email protected]. 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.