Markit Simple JA Signed 07152025.pdf

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Simplified Acquisition Documentation for Sole Source (FAR Part 13)

JUSTIFICATION LOG NUMBER: 2025-0027

REQUISITION NUMBER: 33000-25-0070

AUTHORITY: 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) DATE: July 14, 2025

Per FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) and FAR 13.501(a), the following documentation is provided for a Single Source award:

The SEC requires enterprise access of Credit Default Swap (CDS) reference data. The data shall include information on entities, obligations, corporate actions and credit events. This data is used to support confirmations of CDS trades and to help reduce the risk of trade breaks with counterparties.

The estimate for a base year and four (4) option years is $289,596, based on the current contract and estimating 5% escalation annually.

Per 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), the property or services needed by the executive agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the executive agency. Markit North America, Inc. is the only known source that can meet all of the SEC’s data requirements.

A Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Markit North America, Inc. was released on SAM.gov. The notif ication included a statement that SEC will consider interested parties that identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals by the response date. The SEC had not received any responses before the notice became inactive.

Technical & Requirements Certification I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justif ication, are complete and accurate.

Jeanine Joiner Program Office Representative

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Contracting Officer Certification In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), a contracting officer may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The contracting officer has determined that Markit North America, Inc. is the only source reasonably available to meet the SEC’s requirement.

Takela Morris Contracting Officer