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This contract represents a sole source award of a firm-fixed-price agreement to Global Data Publications Inc. The contract is intended for the acquisition of the Global Petrochemical Database and covers a twelve-month base period with the possibility of four additional option years. The contract falls under the NAICS code 519190, which pertains to other information services. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2018, under the solicitation number 89303018NEI000023. The contracting action does not specify a type of set-aside or an agency name, and no details are provided regarding the exact place of performance or points of contact. The sole source designation indicates that the procurement was made without a competitive bidding process, likely due to the unique nature of the product or service offered by Global Data Publications Inc. The contract's structure allows for continued access to the petrochemical database over multiple years, providing a consistent source of critical data for the contracting entity.