# SAM #DOIDFBO260093

Sole Source Subscription for Maritime Industry Data from Clarkson Research for USTR

**Buyer:** Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate
**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Identifier:** DOIDFBO260093
**NAICS:** 518210, 511210, 541910

This notice announces a sole source procurement for specialized maritime industry research subscription services for the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
- Agency: Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate, on behalf of the Executive Office of the President, U.S. Trade Representative
- Product/Service: Clarkson Research Subscription
  - Provides access to Shipping Intelligence Network and World Fleet Register
  - Essential for maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industry data analysis, including China's shipbuilding sector
- Sole Source Justification:
  - Clarkson Research Limited is the only vendor with proprietary data and exclusive licensing
  - No alternative vendors can meet the niche requirements
- No specific part numbers or quantities beyond a single subscription
- Commercial opportunity is limited to Clarkson Research due to sole source status

### Description

US Trade Representative Sole Source Justification for Clarkson Research Subscription Services

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