NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
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), International Trade Administration (ITA), SelectUSA Program, intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract to Chmura Economics & Analytics, LLC. This contract is for a commercial subscription to the JobsEQ Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, which provides comprehensive labor market and economic analytics. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Any responsible source capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement.
Purpose & Scope
The Government requires a robust platform to support foreign direct investment (FDI) research and investment attraction activities. The JobsEQ platform must provide current and historical labor market data, demographic and industry analytics, customizable regional datasets (including ZIP-code level analysis), and advanced analytical tools such as economic impact modeling and "what-if" forecasting. The platform must also offer exportable reports, datasets, and visualizations.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Sole Source (pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 12.102)
- Recipient: Chmura Economics & Analytics, LLC
- Period of Performance: Base period with three one-year option periods.
- Justification: Chmura Economics & Analytics, LLC is identified as the only responsible source. JobsEQ is a proprietary, fully integrated platform combining public, licensed, and proprietary datasets, offering unique analytical capabilities not available in a comparable single solution.
- Exclusions: Solutions relying on third-party aggregation, reseller arrangements, or multiple tools will not be considered. Only single, natively integrated platforms with equivalent data, functionality, and analytical capability will be reviewed.
Response Information
This is an Intent to Award Sole Source notice, not a solicitation. Responsible sources who believe they can meet the requirement must submit a capability statement within 10 calendar days of the published date (April 7, 2026).
- Capability Statement Due: April 17, 2026
- Contact: Alicia Brister (Contract Specialist) at abrister@doc.gov
- Note: The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.