Notification of the SEC's Intent to award a purchase order for Equities Risk Factor Model data subscription
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. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source, fixed-price purchase order to Barra, LLC for an Equities Risk Factor Model data subscription. This notice is for informational purposes and is not a competitive request for proposals. The government will consider statements of interest and capability from other parties.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a fundamentals-based risk model subscription, which includes historical data sufficient for calculating risk factors. This data is essential for the SEC's operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Duration: 12-month base period
- Value: Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Award Date (Anticipated): On or about May 25, 2026
- Response Date for Interested Parties: April 13, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: April 7, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a competitive solicitation. The Contracting Officer has determined that Barra, LLC is the only source that can fully meet the SEC's requirement in accordance with FAR Part 12.102, as they are the only known source capable of meeting all specified data and formatting requirements. However, the government will give consideration to interested parties who identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals by the response date.
Additional Notes
A competitive solicitation will not be issued. This notice serves as a justification for a sole-source award to Barra, LLC.