The USDA's Economic Research Service intends to award a sole-source contract to Purdue University for a membership in the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) consortium. This is an unrestricted requirement for commercial items. While the agency states all responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration, the notice clearly indicates a sole-source intent to a specific university. The performance location and budget information are not specified in this description.

This is a market survey to identify qualified small businesses for a potential future project, not a solicitation or commitment. The project involves renewing a Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) Membership for the USDA's Economic Research Service, with a performance period from February 20, 2026, to February 19, 2027. Interested companies must submit a Capabilities Statement via email by January 20, 2026. The notice seeks responses from specific categories of small businesses to help determine if the eventual competition will be limited to those groups. No budget or specific performance location is detailed in this description.