Notification of the SEC’s Intent to award a single Source Purchase Order The Deal
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) intends to award a fixed-price purchase order on a sole source basis to The Deal. This award is for access to a proprietary financial transactions database, crucial for market monitoring, enforcement, and analysis. Capability statements from interested parties are due by May 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Internet access to current information on private investments in public equity (PIPE) transactions and small cap financing transactions in U.S. capital markets. This includes access to a proprietary financial transactions database featuring over 15,000 in-depth placement profiles of PIPEs, 144As, and special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC) transactions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Duration: 12-month base period + four (4) option years, if exercised.
- Value: Anticipated to be below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about August 30, 2026.
- Capability Statement Due: May 21, 2026, 3:00 PM ET.
- Published: May 12, 2026.
Response Instructions
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability by submitting statements no later than the specified due date. The Government will review these statements solely to determine if a competitive procurement would be in its best interest.
Additional Notes
This is a follow-on acquisition to an existing subscription service. Continuity of access to the proprietary database, historical records, analytical structure, and reporting methodology is essential to avoid disruption to agency operations.