Commercial Housing Data

The U.S. Census Bureau is soliciting commercial housing datasets covering the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories through Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 1333HK26C00000007. The procurement seeks comprehensive housing data sourced from public records (property tax assessments, deeds, mortgages) and non-public sources (Multiple Listing Services), including elements such as property valuations, rental unit information, lien data, parcel boundaries with geospatial files, and vacancy indicators. Evaluation will prioritize technical capabilities and prior demonstrated experience delivering similar commercial housing data to government or industry clients, with price weighted as significantly less important than non-price factors. Offerors must demonstrate understanding of data sourcing methodologies, submit data samples for six specified geographic areas, and propose a subcontracting plan addressing small business participation. Critical deadlines include a March 13, 2026 deadline at 5:00 p.m. EST for submitting questions, a March 25, 2026 deadline at 1:00 p.m. EST for proposal submission, and a targeted award date of April 13, 2026.

This acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price award with a 12-month base period running from April 13, 2026 through April 12, 2027, followed by four optional one-year renewal periods extending through April 12, 2031, for a potential five-year contract term. CLIN 0001 covers the housing dataset and technical support with pricing to be proposed (TBP) by the contractor, while optional CLIN 0002 provides a $4,500 not-to-exceed allocation for surge and special projects per period. The contractor must deliver preliminary data within 30 calendar days of contract award and subsequently provide annual updates by May 1st of each year with data current as of March 30th, with all deliverables meeting a 98% accuracy standard and transmitted via the Census Bureau's Managed File Transfer system. Performance of services will take place in Suitland, Maryland 20746, with technical support responsibilities requiring acknowledgment of inquiries within 8 business hours and resolution of issues within 48 business hours.