NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

The Department of Commerce Shared Services Procurement Office awarded a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract to The Financial Times Limited for a subscription to the fDi Marketplace Data database. This proprietary global investment intelligence platform is utilized by the SelectUSA program to track international greenfield foreign direct investment projects, analyze job creation and investment values, and generate customizable reports to support U.S. economic development and investment attraction. The procurement was conducted under FAR 12.102 and 41 U.S.C. 1901, as market research confirmed that no other vendors could provide the unique proprietary data and analytics required. The contract, identified by solicitation number TAGM0000-26-00014 and posted on April 15, 2026, consists of a base period and three one-year option periods. Performance is based in Washington, D.C., with the service delivered electronically. The award was justified by the unique capabilities of the FDI Markets database, which provides critical early-warning signals on investment decisions and comparative global assessments. The process was managed by Contracting Officer Jameka Anderson and Program Official Annette Muscarella.