Bloomberg Professional Terminal Services and Data Automation license
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development, intends to issue a firm fixed-price sole source purchase order to Bloomberg Finance L.P. for Bloomberg Professional Terminal Services and data automation license. This requirement is for proprietary services, meaning Bloomberg is the only known source. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities by March 27, 2026, 12:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a single license providing access to an internet-based subscription product. This product offers real-time financial information for the private and public credit sectors, along with related risk calculators and models. The services are proprietary to Bloomberg.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Sole Source Purchase Order (utilizing RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures)
- Duration: One year, from April 11, 2026, through April 11, 2027
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source - not a competitive solicitation)
- NAICS: 519290 (All Other Information Services)
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 12:00 pm EST
- Published: March 13, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is an intent to sole source and not a request for competitive proposals. Any statements of capabilities and qualifications received by the deadline will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. The Government retains full discretion in this determination and will not pay for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.
Additional Notes
All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing to Lawanda Henry at lawanda.henry@usda.gov. E-mailed statements are acceptable, but senders are responsible for ensuring complete and timely receipt.