Notification of the SEC's Intent to Award a Single Source purchase order for subscription to investment publications

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a single source purchase order to Source Media LLC for subscription to investment publications. The SEC's Contracting Officer has determined that Source Media LLC is the only reasonable source capable of meeting the agency's requirements under FAR Part 13.106-1(b). The publications provide unique financial industry analysis and reporting that cannot be obtained from other sources, as they are under copyright with real-time electronic access exclusively available through Source Media LLC. The anticipated award date is on or about August 26, 2025, with a one-year base period of performance. The total award value will remain below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

The purpose of this notice is to inform the marketplace of the SEC's intention to proceed with a non-competitive procurement while providing an opportunity for other potential sources to express interest. Interested parties must identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals by August 15, 2025. The SEC explicitly states this is not a competitive request for proposals and that no competitive solicitation will be issued. However, the government will give consideration to any interested parties who demonstrate their capability to meet the specific requirement for investment publication subscriptions. The notice serves as a formal notification of the single source procurement while maintaining transparency and allowing for potential alternatives to be presented within the compressed three-day response window.