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 fixed-price purchase order to Barra, LLC for an Equities Risk Factor Model data subscription. This notice is not a competitive solicitation, but the SEC will consider capabilities from other interested parties. Responses are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The SEC requires a fundamentals-based risk model subscription, including historical data sufficient for calculations. Barra, LLC has been identified as the only source capable of fully meeting the SEC's specific data and formatting requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Intent to Award)
- Duration: 12-month base period
- Value: Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 6, 2026, 03:24 PM EDT
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about May 25, 2026
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20549, United States
Evaluation
This is an intent to award on a sole-source basis to Barra, LLC, as the Contracting Officer has determined they are the only source that can meet the SEC's requirements in accordance with FAR Part 12.102. While a competitive solicitation will not be issued, the government will give consideration to interested parties that identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals by the response date.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a notification of the SEC's intent and is not a request for competitive proposals.