Notification of the SEC's Intent to Award a Sole Source Purchase Order to F.T. Specialist Inc
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to award a sole source purchase order to F.T. Specialist Inc. for access to critical news services related to the mutual fund and money management industries. The SEC requires comprehensive access to current and historical news, as well as in-depth analysis concerning mutual fund board compliance and governance issues, specifically through services such as Ignites, BoardIQ, and FundFire. This procurement is essential for the SEC's oversight and regulatory functions within the financial sector. The purchase order is set for a base year with four option years, and the SEC plans to finalize the award on or about December 31, 2025. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must respond by December 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT, and can contact Pleshette Brown at brownpl@sec.gov or Takela Morris at morrist@sec.gov for further information.