Intent to Sole Source - Oxford Economics

The Treasury Common Services Center (TCSC), on behalf of the Office of Financial Research (OFR) and the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), intends to award a sole source contract to Oxford Economics for their Global and US Research & Data Suite. This research is crucial for OFR’s mandate to monitor the US financial system, support FSOC, and conduct essential research, particularly concerning investment and financial market developments. Oxford Economics is a key differentiator due to its comprehensive coverage of US Treasury markets, detailed information on over 8,000 cities including US metro areas, and monthly data updates, which surpass competitors like Capital Economics. Additionally, Oxford Economics allows direct communication with analysts, unlike other vendors who use chatbots. The contract will have a base year and four option periods, with an estimated value not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. TCSC will consider written responses from other qualified contractors by December 5, 2025, but will proceed with a sole source award to Oxford Economics if no more advantageous alternative is found.