Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP) Databases

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency hereby gives notice of their intent to award a contract to University of Chicago, 6030 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 on a sole source basis utilizing FAR 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items procedures in accordance with 41 USC 253 (c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This requirement is for a renewal of the annual subscription to access the Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP) for 1925 US Stock, Indices and Compustat Merged databases. The period of performance is 4/1/2016 through 3/31/2017. This is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all proposals received in writing within three days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly be able to provide the services outlined in this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Notice Type: Justification and Approval (J&A) Contract Award Date: March 10, 2016 Contract Award Number: TCC16HQP0062