NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE SOLELY– TCG, Inc.

34300022F0021 NOTICE TYPE: SPECIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE SOLELY– TCG, Inc. NAICS Code - 541211– COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES PSC – DA01 - IT and Telecom – Business Application/Application Development Support Services The U. S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission), intends to Negotiate solely with TCG Inc 7348 GEORGIA AVENUE NW, Washington, DC, 200121720, United States, United States, under the authority of 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

This requirement is for additional software development resources to surge implementation on the project to re-engineer the USITC’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) application. TCG serves as the USITC's current software development firm for normal and routine software updating and customization, and has detailed knowledge of the agency, systems, and staff. TCG’s familiarity with the USITC and processes for software development will improve the quality of the end product, while saving time, money, and resources.

The expected period of performance is 18 months from award. We anticipate the additional in scope tasks to be funded via modification to current Task Order. This announcement is not a request for competitive quotations. A solicitation will not be available for this requirement. The intent of this announcement is for informational purposes only. However, any information received within seven days after the posting date of this notice will be considered by the Government.

Information may be sent to Ian Quillman, Contracting Officer, at ian.quillman@usitc.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Telephonic questions or requests are strongly discouraged.