Notice of Intent to Sole Source - IBISWorld, Inc 6500-OARS-26-0001
Summary
AI-generated · Dec 04, 2025A sole-source purchase to IBIS World, Inc. will supply ongoing data services, including up-to-date investigation work, technical assistance, and research support to the Commission’s Office of Research Analysis for a one-year term. The requirement hinges on the specialized nature of IBISWorld’s data, the unique structure of its database, and the need for a consistent methodology across analyses; only this vendor can meet the agency’s needs for data accuracy, depth, historical consistency, and analytical functionality, so competitive bidding is not planned.
This is not a competitive solicitation. A purchase order will be awarded on a sole-source basis, and information submitted within five days after posting may be considered. For information, contact the contracting officer; telephonic questions are discouraged.
NOTICE TYPE: SPECIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE IBIS WORLD, INC. NAICS Code 519120 Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals PSC DA10 IT and Telecom The U. S. International Trade Commission anticipates award of a Purchase Order on a sole source basis to IBIS WORLD, INC. - 1251-55 Electric Ave, Venice, California 90291, 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 an annual renewal of IBIS World Inc, which will provide up-to-date investigation, technical assistance, and research activities to members of the Office of Research Analysis. Due to the specialized nature of the data, the unique structure of the database, and the necessity for consistent methodology across Commission analyzes, only one vendor can meet the agency s requirements for data accuracy, depth, historical consistency, and analytical functionality. There is only one IBIS World Inc, hence limited competition. The performance period is one year: December 1, 2025 through November 31, 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 Alisha Hunt Contracting Officer, at Alisha.Hunt@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.
From Special Notice posted on Dec 03, 2025NOTICE TYPE: SPECIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE IBIS WORLD, INC. NAICS Code 519120 Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals PSC DA10 IT and Telecom The U. S. International Trade Commission anticipates award of a Purchase Order on a sole source basis to IBIS WORLD, INC. - 1251-55 Electric Ave, Venice, California 90291, 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 an annual renewal of IBIS World Inc, which will provide up-to-date investigation, technical assistance, and research activities to members of the Office of Research Analysis. Due to the specialized nature of the data, the unique structure of the database, and the necessity for consistent methodology across Commission analyzes, only one vendor can meet the agency s requirements for data accuracy, depth, historical consistency, and analytical functionality. There is only one IBIS World Inc, hence limited competition. The performance period is one year: December 1, 2025 through November 31, 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 Alisha Hunt Contracting Officer, at Alisha.Hunt@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.
From Special Notice posted on Dec 08, 2025Notice history
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Special Notice Posted Dec 03, 2025
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Special Notice LATEST Posted Dec 08, 2025View changes (1)
- Response Deadline: Dec 17, 2025 → Dec 12, 2025
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Place of Performance
USA