NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – University of Valencia
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Purchase Order to the University of Valencia for updating its Multinational Revenue, Employment, and Investment Database by Type of Investment (MREID-T). This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing the University's unique knowledge through Jordi Paniagua, who was involved in the database's original development.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves updating the Commission's MREID-T database. This update is critical for the USITC to produce quantitative analysis necessary to comply with its statutory obligations under 19 U.S.C. 1332(g).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services)
- PSC Code: R499 (Support – Professional: Other)
- Period of Performance: June 10, 2026, to June 9, 2027
- Notice Published: June 9, 2026
- Information Consideration Deadline: Five days after publication (June 14, 2026)
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole source notice, indicating that the USITC intends to award to the University of Valencia without competition. No set-aside designation applies, as this is not a competitive solicitation.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations, and a Request for Quote will not be issued. Its purpose is informational. However, any information received by the Government within five days of the notice's publication date will be considered. The Government retains sole discretion in its determination not to compete this action. Telephonic inquiries are strongly discouraged.
Contact Information
Interested parties may send information to Meaghann Peak, Contracting Officer, at meaghann.peak@usitc.gov.