Notification of the SEC's Intent to Award a Sole Source Purchase Order to Vista One Regulatory Services

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to award a fixed-price purchase order on a sole source basis to Vista One Regulatory Services for access to Rule 605 data. The contracting officer has determined that Vista One Regulatory Services is the only source that can reasonably meet the SEC's requirement in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b). This data provider collects this information on a regular basis (including historical data) and makes it available in structured database form that is required by the SEC staff.

The period of performance for the purchase order is anticipated to be one (1) year with two (2) one (1) year options. The total estimated value of this purchase order is below the simplified acquisition threshold.

The SEC intends to award a purchase order to Vista One Regulatory Services on or about May 8, 2015. 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.