BamSEC Licenses
ID: NIST-AMD-F-CPO-SSN-25-03Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/40d4148c7d5b41d68b3ea9cb7516f203/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking information from potential sources capable of providing BamSEC licenses for financial research related to publicly-traded semiconductor companies. The licenses are essential for the CHIPS Program Office to access and analyze financial data, including SEC filings and earnings transcripts, which are critical for decision-making regarding risk profiles and funding for CHIPS direct funding and loan award applicants. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses, including company details and any suggestions for improving the procurement process, to Robert Singman at robert.singman@nist.gov by the specified deadline. This notice serves as a sources sought request and does not guarantee a contract award; responses will be used for market research purposes only.

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    Robert Singman
    (301) 975-6388
    robert.singman@nist.gov
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