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Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) Annual Membership

The intent of this pre-solicitation notice is for informational purposes only. The USDA/ERS intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract for 12 months to Purdue University for annual membership in the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP). The proposed contract will be awarded using Justification for Other than Full and open Competition (JOFC) procedures citing the authority of 41 USC 3304(A)(3) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and no other supply or service will satisfy this agency requirement. This synopsis does not constitute a IFB, RFQ, or RFP; nor does it restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice, nor will it reimburse firms any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. However, all responsible sources meeting the requirement, which if received within 10 calendar days of this notice publication shall be considered by the Government. All responses must be submitted to the Government Primary POC, as shown on this notice. If no written responses are received, the contract will be awarded without further notice.