SAM #ITC-OARS-26-0101

Sole Source Subscription to Fastmarkets Forest for USITC Economic Analysis

This notice announces the USITC's intent to award a sole source contract for a one-year subscription to Fastmarkets Forest from Fastmarkets Global Limited. - Sole source procurement justified under FAR 6.302-1; Fastmarkets Global Limited is the only provider able to meet requirements - Subscription covers market data and news for graphic paper, packaging, pulp, recovered paper, wood products, timber, and biomass - No peer equivalent identified; Fastmarkets Forest is considered essential for economic analysis by ICA economists - Period of performance includes a base year and one option year (annual subscription) - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities; this is a single subscription service - Commercial competitors are limited due to the unique nature of the Fastmarkets Forest offering - Estimated contract value likely in the low five-figure range, typical for specialized market data subscriptions

Description

The U. S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission), intends to make an award, on a sole source basis, to Fastmarkets Global Limited (UEI: Q9LEN28YRRK5); 8 Bouverie Street, London Uk EC4Y 8AX; 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 to purchase a one year subscription to fastMarkets Graphic Paper, Paper Packaging, Pulp, Recovered Paper (Prices + News) Wood Products (Prices, News) Timber + Biomass (Prices, News) provided as a combined resource as Fastmarket Forest. Please see the attached Justification and Approval for additional details. Period of performance for this requirement is 7/5/2026 through 7/4/2027 for Base year and 7/5/2027 though 7/5/2028 for Option Year One. 

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