D -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to CoStar Realty Information, Inc. for nationwide Commercial Multiple Listing Services (MLS). This requirement supports the FBI's need to identify, evaluate, and secure real estate across its 56 Field Offices and 100 Resident Agencies. The proposed contract is a Firm Fixed-Price for a base year (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027) with four additional 12-month option periods. Capability statements from interested parties are due by March 31, 2026.
Requirement Details
The FBI requires access to a comprehensive MLS platform with nationwide coverage across all 50 U.S. states. Key features must include:
- Nationwide commercial real estate coverage (for sale and lease)
- Real-time, authoritative market data
- Integrated data analytics (market trends, historical comparables, vacancy rates, rental rate trajectories)
- Support for eight (8) user licenses. This capability is critical for timely market research, site identification, and acquisition planning.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 (base) + four 12-month options
- Product Service Code: U005 (Tuition, Registration, And Membership Fees)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published Date: February 19, 2026
- Department/Agency: Justice / FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Sole Source Rationale
The Government intends to award this under FAR 6.302-1, citing CoStar Realty Information, Inc. as the only known responsible source. CoStar is deemed unique due to its single, unified MLS platform offering nationwide coverage, real-time verified data, integrated advanced analytics, and consistent, authoritative information across all 50 states. The FBI states that CoStar's proprietary database and market intelligence tools are unparalleled in breadth, accuracy, and consistency, and fragmented solutions would not meet mission requirements.
Response Information
This notice is not a request for quotes or proposals. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement demonstrating the ability to meet the Government's requirements. Responses must clearly show the vendor's capability to provide nationwide MLS access with integrated data analytics equivalent to CoStar's proprietary platform.
Contact: Robert Bass, rmbass@fbi.gov