Chemical Economics Handbook

The Federal Trade Commission plans to award a firm-fixed price, sole-source contract to IHS Global Inc. for subscription services to the Chemical Economics Handbook. This procurement is conducted under FAR 6.302-1, allowing for non-competitive contracting due to the unique nature of the requirement. The contract, identified by solicitation number 29FTC119C0009, is not open for competitive quotations and no solicitation package will be issued. The service will be provided in Washington, DC, under the NAICS code 511120, which corresponds to publishing industries. For coordination or further information, Dawn Marie Cavallo serves as the Contract Specialist and can be contacted via email or phone. The award reflects the FTC’s need for specialized subscription services that only IHS Global Inc. is positioned to fulfill, ensuring continuity and access to critical chemical economic data. This arrangement streamlines procurement by bypassing competition in recognition of the proprietary nature of the resource.