Pitchbook

The National Science Foundation's Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support is conducting market research to identify potential vendors for a Pitchbook database subscription for the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES). The sources sought notice seeks comprehensive database capabilities covering technology, industry categorization, funding vehicles, and geographic analysis across various sectors. Interested vendors must submit capability statements by February 27, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET to Derek Bowks, with responses limited to 5 pages in 12-point Times Roman font. Vendors are required to provide detailed information about their database's coverage metrics, temporal coverage, update frequency, user interface features, and data usage restrictions. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541990 with a size standard of $19.5 million, and NSF is explicitly seeking information for market research purposes, not as a formal solicitation.

The sources sought notice encourages responses from all qualified businesses, including small businesses across various socioeconomic categories, with no specific set-aside designations indicated. While no specific award value or budget range is provided, the notice suggests a comprehensive evaluation of vendor capabilities beyond pricing considerations. NSF may conduct follow-up one-on-one sessions with respondents to gather additional information and perform due diligence. No pricing information should be included in the initial capability statements, and the agency is seeking a broad understanding of potential vendors' database capabilities. The market research approach indicates that NSF is exploring options for a potentially significant database subscription to support its scientific and statistical research needs.