SPECIAL NOTICE - NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE 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.
Quick Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source purchase order to Yoto V. Yotov for a Gravity Modeling training course. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotations. Any information from interested parties must be submitted within five days of the posting date (April 16, 2026).
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a training course in Gravity Modeling to enhance collaborative development for members of the USITC's Office of Economics. The services involve advisory support from Yoto V. Yotov on the development and application of the Gravity Model.
Contract & Timeline
- Notice Type: Special Notice - Intent to Sole Source
- NAICS Code: 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training)
- PSC: U008 (Training/Curriculum Development)
- Period of Performance: May 01, 2026, through April 30, 2027
- Response Deadline: Within five days of April 16, 2026 (i.e., by April 21, 2026)
- Published Date: April 16, 2026
- Contracting Office: U.S. International Trade Commission, Office of Procurement
Evaluation
This is a sole source action under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source. The government will consider information received within the five-day period, but a determination not to compete this action is solely at the government's discretion. No competitive solicitation will be issued.
Additional Notes
The justification for this sole source award highlights Professor Yotov as a world-renowned expert with extensive publications and prior training experience with USITC. Market research identified his unique expertise and familiarity with the project's topics. The justification was certified by the Requiring Officer on March 18, 2026, and the Contracting Officer on April 14, 2026.