Intent to Sole Source: Barclay Backstop Datasets
ID: SS-OFR-25-052Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICEARC DIV PROC SVCS - DOPARKERSBURG, WV, 26101, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cb03fb79f3004666832d233b8a4338f4/view
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    The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service intends to contract with Backstop Solutions Group LLC on a sole source basis for access to the Barclay Hedges Global Enhanced and Graveyard Hedge Fund Database. The Office of Financial Research (OFR) requires comprehensive hedge fund data to assess the global hedge fund industry's total assets under management and related metrics, necessitating access to unique datasets that only Backstop can provide. This procurement is critical for regulatory and market analysis, with the contract expected to span one base year and four optional renewal years. Interested parties must submit capability statements by April 18, 2025, to purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov, and are encouraged to demonstrate their ability to meet the OFR's specific requirements.

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    Starla Kalb
    purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov
    Daniel Vass
    purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov
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    Intent to Sole Source.pdf
    The Bureau of the Fiscal Service intends to contract with Backstop Solutions Group LLC on a sole source basis for access to the Barclay Hedges Global Enhanced and Graveyard Hedge Fund Database. This decision stems from the unique offerings of Backstop that meet the specific needs of the Office of Financial Research (OFR), which seeks comprehensive hedge fund data including metrics like total assets under management and returns data. The contract is expected to span one year, with the option for four additional years. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements to be considered, with a submission deadline set for April 18, 2025. The solicitation emphasizes that responses must demonstrate capability in line with OFR’s requirements for hedge fund data reporting. There are strict specifications for what formats are acceptable for submissions, further ensuring a streamlined evaluation process. Overall, the document outlines a clear intent for a sole-source procurement to obtain specialized financial data critical for regulatory and market analysis purposes.
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