Notice of Intent to Sole Source - CAP's Automotive Communities Partnership
Overview
Buyer
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
NOTICE TYPE: SPECIAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – Center for Automotive Research
NAICS Code 519290 - Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
PSC – DA10 - IT and Telecom
The U. S. International Trade Commission anticipates award of a Purchase Order on a sole source basis to Center for Automotive Research – 880 Technology Drive, Suite C – Ann Arbor, MI 48108 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 for membership and data access for the Center for Automotive Communities Partnership database of automotive vehicles. Members will receive access to the Center for Automotive Research’s latest research and insights for employees at the USITC, Library Service Division. This service was previously used in 2025 (34300025P0005). There has been no price increase since then. The period of performance is one year: February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027.
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.