Notification of the SEC's Intent to Award a Single Source Purchase Order to SS&C Technologies Inc.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to award a fixed-price purchase order on a single source basis to SS&C Technologies Inc. for subscription to DBC Finance, an application that is used by municipal advisors and underwriters to structure municipal bond transactions. The contracting officer has determined that SS&C Technologies Inc. is the only source that can reasonably meet the SEC's requirement in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b). DBC Finance is only available through SS&C Technologies and the SEC requires access to the application for insight into municipal bond structuring decisions, in addition to improving examination efficiency.

The period of performance for the purchase order is anticipated to be one (1) Base Period of twelve months. The total value of the award shall be below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

The SEC intends to award a purchase order to SS&C Technologies Inc. on or about July 5, 2017. This notice is not a competitive request for proposals. A competitive solicitation will not be issued. However, the government will give consideration to interested parties that identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals by the response date of this notice.