CFTC Sole Source for The New York Stock Exchange, Inc. for Trades and Quote Data

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") intends to negotiate and award a sole-source purchase order for the procurement of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Trades and Quote (TAQ) data. Specifically, CFTC is seeking to procure access to TAQ intraday transactions data for all securities listed on the NYSE and NYSE American, as well as Nasdaq National Market System (NMS) and SmallCap issues. The anticipated period of performance is a base period of one (1) year and four (4) one (1) year option periods. The government intends to procure this requirement under FAR 13.106-1(B)(1)(i) “only one source reasonably available – exclusive licensing agreements.”

CFTC requires this data to support an ongoing research project in furtherance of its mission to promote the integrity, resilience, and vibrancy of the U.S. derivatives markets through sound regulation.  New York Stock Exchange, LLC is the source and owner of the Daily TAQ data. The data to be procured is proprietary to the NYSE.  No other vendor can legally offer access to this data.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS nor a solicitation of offers. However, the Government will consider written responses from all responsible sources received by 5:00pm ET, July 30, 2020. Written responses must include sufficient information to establish capability to fulfill the requirement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purposes for future Market Research requirements. No formal solicitation package is available. The Government anticipates award on or about August 30, 2020. The Government will not be responsible for any costs of preparation in response to this announcement.