Notice of Intent to Sole Source-Bloomberg Terminal
ID: 15JA50-26-PR-0057Type: Special Notice
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONSEOUSA-ACQUISITIONS STAFFWASHINGTON, DC, 20530, USA

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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/workspace/contract/opp/4443172a6ddc4d28af968754791ff089/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), intends to issue a sole source award to Bloomberg Finance L.P. for the renewal of a Bloomberg Terminal subscription for the United States Attorney’s Office – District of New Jersey (USAO-NJ). This twelve-month subscription, covering the period from February 19, 2026, to February 18, 2027, is essential for providing real-time financial data and analytical tools necessary for investigations into economic crimes such as securities fraud and insider trading. The decision to proceed with a sole source award is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), as market research indicated that Bloomberg offers superior analytical capabilities and cost-effectiveness, with no competitive quotes being requested. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Perla McKay at perla.mckay@usdoj.gov or by phone at 202-252-5417.

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    Perla McKay
    (202) 252-5417
    perla.mckay@usdoj.gov
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    GPE Notice of Intent to Issue Sole Source 12.17.25.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), on behalf of the United States Attorney’s Office – District of New Jersey (USAO-NJ), intends to issue a sole source award to Bloomberg Finance L.P. for a twelve-month renewal of one Bloomberg Terminal subscription. This action, with a performance period from February 19, 2026, to February 18, 2027, is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) due to only one source being reasonably available. The Bloomberg Terminal provides essential real-time financial data and analytical tools crucial for USAO-NJ’s investigations into economic crimes like securities fraud and insider trading. Market research confirmed Bloomberg’s superior analytical capabilities and cost-effectiveness. This notice is for informational purposes; no competitive quotes are being requested, though responses may be used to identify comparable sources. The Contracting Officer, Perla McKay, has determined the price to be fair and reasonable.
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