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Single Source Determination Implan_Redacted.pdf | Jun 10, 2026 |
OST Implan 2026
Contact and place of performance
Shawana Randolph
USA
OST Implan 2026 NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SINGLE-SOURCE CONTRACT Specia...
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This Sole Source Determination is based on NOAAA's requirement that is the only Vendor that provides the required Supplies
The IMPLAN data and application are the analytical tools required to perform economic impact analysis of regulatory actions and management alternatives proposed under the terms of specific Fishery Management Plans. OST economists currently hold IMPLAN licenses and this will be a renewal of those licenses when they expire. NMFS uses IMPLAN data and the application for mission-critical uses including:
Estimation of the economic impacts of recreational and commercial fishing for the annual Fisheries Economics of the United States report;
Analysis of the economic impact of regulations, as required by federal law (Magnuson-Stevens Act, Regulatory Flexibility Act).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
12-Month Renewal of the USA National Package includes:
IMPLAN is a database of multipliers and other economic data combined with an application for estimating local, state, and national economic impacts. NMFS purchase of IMPLAN shall include data for estimating economic contributions generated for backward and forward linkages of a sector within the economy. The licenses will cover the geographic range of the whole U.S. and data/products will allow for analysis at the county level. Data shall include all years available. It shall also include the IMPLAN suite of tools for using these data to estimate economic contributions as well as limited customer support. NMFS uses IMPLAN data and the application for mission-critical uses including:
Estimation of the economic impacts of recreational and commercial fishing for the annual Fisheries Economics of the United States report;
Analysis of the economic impact of regulations, as required by federal law (Magnuson-Stevens Act, Regulatory Flexibility Act).
Period of Performance: 06/27/2026 - 06/27/2027 (12-Month Renewal Subscription)
"IMPLAN is the sole provider of the full suite of IMPLAN products and services. They do not use authorized resellers or third-party vendors. All licenses, support and related services are provided directly by IMPLAN.
This purchase provides continued access to the industry-standard, economic impact analysis tool. IMPLAN has the most comprehensive, up-to-date data from over 120 sources. The completeness of the data and the applications ability to evaluate “forward-linkages” are unique to IMPLAN and are particularly important in correctly identifying economic impacts in small, specialized industries like commercial and recreational fishing. This purchase will enable precise, localized analysis of recreational and commercial fishing, offering superior accuracy and dedicated customer support.
**THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS AND NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE. HOWEVER, FIRMS THAT BELIEVE THEY CAN FULLY MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENTS MAY SUBMIT SUBSTANTIATING DOCUMENTATION IN WRITING TO THE IDENTIFIED POINT OF CONTACT WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS SYNOPSIS. SUCH DOCUMENTATION WILL BE EVALUATED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TO CONDUCT THIS PROCUREMENT ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS. A DETERMINATION BY THE GOVERNMENT NOT TO CONDUCT A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT, BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE, IS SOLELY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE.
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Single Source Determination
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Science and Technology, intends to negotiate a single-source contract with IMPLAN Group LLC under solicitation number FD-2026-257SN. This requirement is for a 12-month renewal subscription to the USA National Package of the IMPLAN suite of products, providing five users with access to economic data and analytical tools. The procurement supports mission-critical tasks, including the estimation of economic impacts for the annual Fisheries Economics of the United States report and the analysis of regulations required by the Magnuson-Stevens Act and the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
The scope of work involves access to a comprehensive database of multipliers and economic data combined with an application for estimating local, state, and national economic impacts. The subscription includes occupation, environmental, and data library features, enhanced demographic data, and forward linkages guides. Performance is scheduled for June 27, 2026, through June 27, 2027, within the United States. The primary point of contact for this notice is Shawana Randolph. One attachment, a redacted Single Source Determination, was provided with the announcement on June 10, 2026.
This special notice is categorized under NAICS code 513210, Software Publishers. The agency has identified IMPLAN Group LLC as the sole provider of the required supplies, as the firm does not utilize authorized resellers or third-party vendors. The government will accept written documentation from firms that believe they can meet these requirements until the response deadline of June 25, 2026. This documentation will be used to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis, though the final decision remains within the government's discretion.
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