NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE - PANJIVA

The Department of Commerce, through its International Trade Administration, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price commercial contract to IHS Global Inc. trading as S&P Global Market Intelligence for a twelve-month period beginning at award. The contract will provide enterprise-level trade intelligence subscriptions, API access, proprietary datasets, technical support, maintenance, user administration, and associated licensing essential to advancing the Department’s trade analysis and economic security objectives. This action is being taken under authorities outlined in RFO 12.102(a) and RFO Part 5 to assess whether responsible commercial sources capable of meeting the government’s specific requirements exist, though no formal solicitation is being issued. The notice serves as a public opportunity for interested parties to submit information regarding potential alternatives before a final decision is made. The contract is identified under solicitation number TAIA0000-26-00089 with a posted date of July 14, 2026 and a response deadline of July 29, 2026. The NAICS code 519290 applies, reflecting the nature of the services as other information services. The contracting office is located in Washington, D.C., with the primary point of contact being Alicia Brister and secondary contact Jameka Anderson; both can be reached via email. Although the agency name lists the Department of Transportation, the activity is under the Department of Commerce’s Office of SSO. No small business set-aside is being used, and performance is expected to occur at the agency’s primary location in Washington, D.C. All feedback must be submitted prior to the deadline to ensure consideration.