Intent to Sole Source Purdue University, GTAP Consortium

The U. S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission), intends to solicit and award a Purchase Order to Purdue University, 2550 Northwestern Ave STE1900, West Lafayette, IN 47906; under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The USITC anticipates award of a Purchase Order, on a sole source basis, to Purdue University for extended USITC's engagmement in Global Trade Analysis Partnership (GTAP) consortium. The period of performance is October 1st, 2023 to September 30th, 2024. Please see attached justificaton for more details. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. A Request for Quote will not be available for this requirement. The intent of this solicitation is for informational purposes only. However, any information received within five days after the date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. Information in response to this notice may be sent to Sumit Rana, 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.