License Agreement for Research Service Subscription
ID: APP-H-2024-018BType: Special Notice
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HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OFHOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OFCPO : FHA HOUSING SUPPORT DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20410, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION (R615)
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    Special Notice: Housing and Urban Development, Department of intends to negotiate a sole source purchase order for a License Agreement for Research Service Subscription with Candid. The purpose of this subscription service is to provide access and training to information on housing counseling organizations. It will allow users to verify the names of board members, physical location of agencies, mission statements, financial information, criminal histories, potential conflicts of interest, and other relevant information on an organization. The subscription provides extensive search filters, in-depth nonprofit information, and extensive data visualizations. Specific requirements include providing up to 50 licenses for access to the search database, verifying legal standing and board member status, reviewing organizational mission, validating organizational location, checking financial information and capacity, and accessing salary information of key personnel. Interested parties must submit responses by Monday, July 29, 2024, at 2 p.m. EST.

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