Advisory Services - Gravity Model Application

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission), intends to solicit on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, with Yotov, Yoto V., 852 Margo Lane, Penn Valley, PA, 19072. The Commission anticipates awarding a Purchase Order, Labor Hours, on a sole source basis, to Yotov, Yoto V., for the purpose of obtaining Advisory services in the development and application of the Gravity model application. Professor Yotov is a world-renowned expert in the development usage, and application of Gravity Model of International trade. He has numerous publications on the model and his work has been the basis for its advancement. The purchase order will consist of one 12-month Base Year, with two 12-month Options. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. However, any information received within five days after the date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Telephonic questions or requests are strongly discouraged.