Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Contract To Reuters America LLC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to award a sole source contract to Reuters America, Inc. for the provision of IT telecommunications and electronic information, delivering real-time historical and comprehensive financial information, via Reuters Securities 3000 Xtra and Reuters/Bridge Workstation and data feeds. This information is being provided for the U.S. and international financial markets with analytical capabilities. The information shall be delivered via a high speed connection on SEC-owned personal computers. Reuters America, Inc., is the only known source that possesses the historical capability required by the SEC. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICs) Code is 51821 and the acquisition action with only one source is under FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. No solicitation will be issued for this sole source requirement. Interested organizations may submit their capability statements and qualifications for the provisions of this service, which shall be considered by the agency. This is a Notice of Intent, not a Solicitation. No solicitation will be issued for this sole source requirement, and not other information will be provided. The period of performance for this contract will be from time of award through one year after award and four one-year option periods may be awarded with the base year.