Sole Source Order - Airlines Reporter Corporation (ARC)

This contract establishes a firm-fixed-price sole source order with Airlines Reporter Corporation (ARC) to provide specialized data services. The contract covers a base performance period from March 1, 2020, through February 28, 2021, with an option to extend for an additional year. During the contract term, ARC is responsible for delivering detailed Traffic and Fare Analysis of Non-US Operating Carriers in US outbound markets as well as for Canadian markets. This data is essential for supporting the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly publication of the Import Air Passenger Fares Price Indexes. The contract is managed by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics procurement office, operating under NAICS code 519190. The agreement reflects a sole source justification, indicating that ARC is uniquely qualified to fulfill these requirements. Primary points of contact for the contract include Michael DeAngelis and Jasmine Lee, based in Washington, DC. The work supports governmental statistical efforts to monitor international air fare trends relevant to US and Canadian markets.