Opportunity
SAM #4967fcea3bb74666a3760c8cb1bc3833
Sole Source Subscription to CRU Asset Platform for Global Metals Monitoring
Buyer
Department of Commerce
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
August 31, 2026
Identifier
4967fcea3bb74666a3760c8cb1bc3833
NAICS
519290, 541690
This notice announces the Department of Commerce's intent to award a sole source contract for global steel, aluminum, and copper monitoring services via a CRU Asset Platform subscription. - Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), Enforcement and Compliance (E&C) unit - Procurement Type: Sole source (only CRU is considered capable) - Service: Enterprise-wide subscription to the CRU Asset Platform - Provides detailed plant-level data on steel, aluminum, and copper production - Includes production costs, capacity, emissions, ownership, and technical parameters - Supports U.S. competitiveness analysis and trade enforcement - Features data export, analytical tools, and vendor expert support - Period of Performance: Estimated September 1, 2026 – August 30, 2027 (one base year) - No specific part numbers; quantity is one enterprise subscription - No other OEMs or vendors are referenced; CRU is the sole source - The platform is critical for monitoring global metals markets and supporting U.S. trade remedies - Commercial opportunity is limited due to sole source justification, but similar platforms could be considered by other agencies in the future
Description
CRU subscription data support.