Octus Subscription
ID: 16PBGC26Q0003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATIONPENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATIONPENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPWASHINGTON, DC, 20024, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cbfabc5333254d21aeb8e1141e72652f/view
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    Description

    The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is seeking to procure 10 subscriptions to Octus, a web search portal that provides financial news, analysis, and data, specifically for its Corporate Finance and Restructuring Department (CFRD). This sole-source solicitation (16PBGC26Q0003) aims to support PBGC's decision-making processes regarding high-yield bonds, distressed debt, leveraged loans, and restructuring markets, which are critical for termination decisions. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order with a base period from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, and includes four one-year options. Interested offerors must submit technically acceptable quotes by January 8, 2026, and can contact John Fales at fales.john@pbgc.gov or 202-890-7955 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John Fales
    (202) 890-7955
    fales.john@pbgc.gov
    Files
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    16PBGC26Q0003 (1).pdf
    This amendment, 16PBGC26Q0003 0001, extends the deadline for offers for an RFQ until January 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. The original solicitation, issued by the Procurement Department at 445 12th St SW, Washington DC 20024-2101, had an effective date of December 23, 2025. The period of performance for the resulting contract will be from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 and returning copies, or by acknowledging it on each copy of the offer submitted, or via a separate letter or telegram referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified hour and date may lead to the rejection of the offer. All other terms and conditions of the original document remain unchanged. John Fales is the Contracting Officer.
    COMBINED SYNOPSIS for 16PBGC26Q0003.pdf
    The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is seeking to procure 10 subscriptions to Octus, a web search portal providing financial news, analysis, and data. This sole-source solicitation (16PBGC26Q0003), posted on December 23, 2026, with a response date of January 7, 2026, is designated for Total Small Business under NAICS Code 519290. The subscriptions will support PBGC's Corporate Finance and Restructuring Department (CFRD) with insights into high-yield bond, distressed debt, leveraged loan, and restructuring markets, vital for termination decisions. The contract, a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order under FAR Part 12 and 13, includes a 12-month base period (Feb 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027) and four one-year options. Offerors must submit technically acceptable quotes with fair and reasonable pricing, be actively registered in SAM, and adhere to specific FAR clauses regarding information systems, telecommunications equipment, and supply chain security.
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