London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Annual Subscription

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The objective of this requirement is for the International Production Assessment Division (IPAD) of the USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), and Global Marketing Analysis (GMA) to obtain weekly area, yield, and production (AYP) forecasts for top producing countries and major grains, oilseeds, and cotton fiber commodities. The forecasts should utilize global satellite imagery and observed weather data.

• Provide monthly national crop AYP forecasts for specific country/commodity pairs, including Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Rapeseed, Palm Oil, and Sugarcane/sugar beet.

• Highlight major global weather events impacting major cropland regions, countries, and commodities in monthly crop production and weekly weather reports.

• Monthly national production estimates for specified countries and commodities must be available for download on a workspace in an Excel file format.

• The contract includes a 12-month base period (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) and three 12-month option periods.

• The contractor shall provide an annual subscription to weather and production, area, and yield reports from Lanworth, along with other trade data news articles for two licensed users.

• The US Government will not redistribute the reports; only FAS/GMA/IPAD analysts will have access.

• Section 508 requirements are not applicable as the reports are not publicly read or used.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a sole-source acquisition of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Annual Subscription services. The acquisition is conducted under FAR 12.102(a), with NAICS code 519290 (Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services) and a size standard of 1000 employees. The government is procuring these services to meet agency requirements.

• The core deliverable is an LSEG Annual Subscription.

• The Statement of Work (SOW), referenced as C04 Attachment 1, contains detailed technical data and requirements.

• Vendors must meet specific qualification requirements outlined in C04 Attachment 1 - SOW.

• Anticipated Award Type: Firm-fixed-price requirements contract.

• Contract Structure: One (1) one-year base period and three (3) one-year option periods.

• Number of Awards: One award is anticipated.

• Period of Performance: Base period is 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027. Option periods extend through 06/30/2030.

• Offer Due Date: 06/22/2026 at 1300 ET.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Kevin.Averett@usda.gov. Fax or mail submissions will not be accepted.

• Email Subject Line Format: RFQ #, Vendor Name.

• Questions Due Date: 06/15/2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

• Evaluation: This is a sole-source requirement. Pricing will be determined fair and reasonable according to FAR Part 12.

• Offer Acceptance Period: Vendors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• It is a sole-source acquisition, meaning only one responsible source (LSEG) is identified.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions by reference. Full text is available at www.acquisition.gov.

• Key clauses include Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FAR 52.212-4), Personal Identity Verification (FAR 452.204-71), and Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (AGAR 452.203-70).

• F.O.B. destination is requested for all deliverables.