Notification of the SEC's Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Markov Processes International Inc.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to award a fixed-price contract on a sole source basis to Markov Processes International Inc., 475 Springfield Avenue, Suite 401, Summit, NJ, 07901 for MPI Stylus Pro Enterprise Software. The NAICS code is 511210. The contracting officer has determined that Markov Processes International Inc. is the only source that can reasonably meet the SEC's requirement in accordance with FAR Part 13.501(a). The SEC requires access to the MPI Stylus Suite desktop tool. MPI Stylus uses public data feeds to perform portfolio analysis, specifically returns-based style analysis. Additionally, the software allows for customization to fit the specific needs of the SEC.

The period of performance for the contract is anticipated to be one year with two one-year option periods.

The SEC intends to award a contract to Markov Processes International Inc. on or about July 13, 2018. 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.