This USDA ARS/ERS requirement is for business establishment time series data covering all U.S. businesses from 1990 through 2025, for research and statistical use by ERS and other USDA agencies. It was previously awarded in FY-2022, and there is no incumbent contractor. The acquisition is an unrestricted, intended single-source award under a combined synopsis/solicitation using FAR Part 12, and quotations are being requested. The applicable NAICS code is 519290, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. All responsible sources may submit quotations for consideration, but the government’s decision whether to compete based on responses is solely discretionary.

USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) is requesting business establishment time series data for all U.S. establishments from 1990 through 2025, for research and statistical use by ERS and other USDA agencies. This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 12 constitutes the only solicitation, and quotations are being requested. The requirement is unrestricted and not set aside for small business, using NAICS 519290 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. USDA ARS/ERS intends to award on a single source basis, but all responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration, with the Government deciding at its discretion whether to compete the proposed contract based on responses.