USAGE Model

The U. S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission), intends to solicit an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price contract, on a sole source basis, to the Centre of Policy Studies at Victoria University(CoPS), Melbourne, Victoria 8001 Australia under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.The USITC has a requirement for continued development of the United States Applied General Equilibrium(USAGE) model of the U.S. economy, and research tasks to be performed using the GEMPACK modeling framework. The associated North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 541990- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. The total period of performance is anticipated to be a maximum of60 months from the date of award,base year plusfour one-year option periods. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. The intent of this solicitation is for informational purposes only. However, any information received within seven days after the date of publication of this noticewill be considered by the Government. Information in response to this notice may be sent to Terri Long-Miller, Contract Specialist, at [email protected]. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Telephonic questions or requests are strongly discouraged.