NOI - NTTO World Cup Analysis
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), on behalf of the International Trade Administration (ITA) and National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source contract to Rockport Analytics. This contract is for a FIFA World Cup 2026 Economic Impact Study to assess the economic impact of tourism related to the event on the U.S. economy. Responses from other interested parties are due by June 19, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The objective is to obtain a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of the economic impact of tourism related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the U.S. economy. The study will provide defensible, transparent, and actionable analysis for leadership decision-making and stakeholder engagement. Key areas of analysis include:
- Direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts.
- Sector-specific impacts (hospitality, transportation, food/beverage, retail, recreation).
- International and domestic visitor spending.
- Regional, host-city, and national economic outcomes.
- Impacts on employment, labor income, output, tax revenue, and value added.
- Implications for U.S. travel exports and international visitation.
- Baseline and alternative scenario modeling.
- Public-facing summaries, data visualizations, and supporting documentation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent (NOI) for a Sole Source Purchase Order
- Intended Contractor: Rockport Analytics
- Duration: Base 12-month period
- Authority: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) 12.102 and 41 U.S.C. 1901.
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: June 4, 2026
Additional Notes
This is NOT a solicitation for quotations or proposals. However, all responses received within 15 days of publication (by June 19, 2026) will be considered by the Government to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Responses must clearly defend any claims to refute the Government's sole source determination. There is no solicitation package available. Questions must be submitted in writing via email to the point of contact.