NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – SAS Institute Inc
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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.
Quick Summary
The U. S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a contract on a sole source basis to SAS Institute Inc. for the annual maintenance renewal of SAS software. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source capable of meeting agency requirements. Information from interested parties will be considered if received by May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the annual maintenance renewal of proprietary SAS software, which provides over 200 statistical and analytical components. The software is utilized by various USITC offices for data management, statistical analysis, data cleaning, survey analysis, econometrics, time series, matrix programming, exploratory data analysis, and data visualization. SAS software is deemed unique due to its comprehensive analytical capabilities within a single product, unlike competitors.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 511210 – Software Publishers
- PSC: DA10 – Business Application Software as a Service
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
- Option Year 1: October 1, 2027 – September 30, 2028
- Option Year 2: October 1, 2028 – September 30, 2029
- Option Year 3: October 1, 2029 – September 30, 2030
- Option Year 4: October 1, 2030 – September 30, 2031
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Information Due: May 12, 2026 (five days after posting)
- Published: May 7, 2026
Response & Contact
This announcement is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals; a solicitation will not be available. However, any information received within five days of the posting date will be considered by the Government. The determination not to compete this action is solely at the Government's discretion. Telephonic questions are strongly discouraged.
Contact: Ian Quillman, Contracting Officer, at Ian.Quillman@USITC.gov.
Additional Notes
The attached document, "C - SAS J_A 2026.pdf.pdf," is a placeholder and does not contain substantive information related to the opportunity.