Credit Ratings, Research, and Data Feed Subscriptions

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation seeks credit ratings, research, and data feed subscriptions through RFQ CORHQ-26-Q-0426, with quotations due November 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT and questions due October 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. The procurement carries no set-aside and follows a lowest-price technically acceptable evaluation method with financial capability assessed on a pass/fail basis.

Place of performance is Arlington, VA. The requirement is divided into two lots. Lot 1 requires an enterprise web-based license providing unified global search, AI-enhanced search capabilities, advanced filtering, entity and sector page layouts, and portfolio/watchlist functionality, with extensive entity coverage including probability-of-default modeling, market-implied ratings, and ownership-structure insights across financial institutions, corporate entities, and emerging markets. Lot 2 requires delivery of ratings data via the FDIC's Bloomberg Account (BBPS #30119240), including organization ratings, municipal securities ratings, instrument identifiers, ownership hierarchies, investment-grade classifications, loss-given and probability-of-default assessments, and 20 years of historical data. Both lots require contractor status as a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO), helpdesk support during standard business hours Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays), web-based and one-on-one training, and end-user usage statistics reporting. The base performance period runs January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with three optional one-year renewal periods through December 31, 2030. Pricing is firm-fixed-price. The FDIC reserves the right to award multiple contracts and will select the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror(s). Offerors must submit completed pricing schedules, representations and certifications (Section K), SAM UEI number, current terms and conditions, and details of subscription inclusions for end users. Resellers must submit manufacturer authorization letters. The NAICS code is 519290, Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services; the PSC is DA10, IT and Telecom—Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service.