SAM #12314426Q0142

USDA Annual Subscription to LSEG Crop Forecasting Services (Lanworth)

USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is seeking an annual subscription to crop forecasting services from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), specifically Lanworth, for its International Production Assessment Division (IPAD). - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), International Production Assessment Division (IPAD) - Acquisition Management Branch-CO - OEM/Vendor: - London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (Lanworth) - Products/Services Requested: - Annual subscription to satellite-derived crop area, yield, and production forecasts for major global crops (corn, soybeans, wheat, rapeseed, palm oil, sugarcane) - Monthly national crop forecasts and weekly weather reports for top-producing countries - Access for two licensed users with login credentials and downloadable Excel reports - Four annual subscription line items (one base year, three option years) - Part numbers: 1001, 2001, 3001 (option years) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement from LSEG - Service includes trade data news articles and business application software as a service - Coverage of all major grains, oilseeds, and cotton fiber commodities - Delivery by June 30 each year - NAICS code 519290 (Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services) - Period of Performance: - 12-month base period with three 12-month option periods (total up to four years) - Annual subscription renewal and delivery by June 30 each year

Description

This is a synopsis for commercial sole source item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes only a synopsis.  A separate written solicitation will not be issued to SAM.gov. 

Solicitation number 12314426Q0142 is issued as a Sole Source Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 12314426Q0142 to London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).

The purpose of the requirement is for the International Production Assessment Division (IPAD) of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), Global Marketing Analysis (GMA) program area to obtain weekly crop area, yield and production (AYP) forecasts and estimates for top-producing countries, and for all major grains, oilseeds, and cotton fiber commodities.

This acquisition  is not a set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 519290, Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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