Sources Sought : Global Market Pricing Data Subscription
ID: 50310225Q0049Type: Sources Sought
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20549, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/c53a8b6678f047db8a099f44fcbce9cc/view
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    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking sources for a subscription to global market pricing data to enhance its analytical capabilities. The procurement aims to acquire a comprehensive data subscription covering a wide range of securities, including global equities, fixed income, futures, options, and exchange rates, with a minimum of ten years of historical data. This initiative is crucial for improving the SEC's data access mechanisms, which are essential for its operational needs, including legal proceedings and data analysis. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including a summary letter, completed requirements checklist, a description of their data delivery mechanism, sample files, and a price estimate by April 7, 2025, with questions due by March 25, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Jeremy Garrett at garrettj@sec.gov.

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    Jeremy Garrett
    garrettj@sec.gov
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    Attachment 1 Draft Requirements List (Global Market Pricing data).pdf
    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a Sources Sought Notice for a subscription to global market pricing data to enhance its analytical capabilities. The data subscription must encompass a wide array of securities, including global equities, fixed income, and various futures and options, alongside global exchange rates and security master file information, covering a minimum of ten years of historical data. The SEC requires an application programming interface (API) for data queries based on security identifiers, which will return relevant pricing and security information. Specific data requirements include fields for security identifiers, pricing data, and optional pricing features. The API must support querying by multiple identifiers and provide robust privacy measures, enabling access for SEC staff and contractors without compromising security. An enterprise license will allow extensive use, including support for legal proceedings. The project emphasizes the need for concurrent processing capability and provides a graphical user interface for direct data interaction. This initiative aims to formalize and improve the data access mechanisms crucial for the SEC's operational needs.
    Attachment 2 Requirements Checklist Matrix (Global Market Pricing data).pdf
    The Sources Sought Notice 50310225Q0049 focuses on soliciting responses from companies that can provide comprehensive global market pricing data across various financial sectors. Respondents must complete a checklist indicating whether they meet specified requirements in categories such as Global Equities, Fixed Income, Options, and Exchange Rates. Key firm requirements include data fields like security identifiers, CUSIP, ISIN, ticker symbols, and various pricing metrics. Additionally, preferred specifications highlight further details like short interest and maturity dates. The purpose is to identify capable vendors who can offer accurate and timely data that meets government standards for financial instruments. The document is structured to allow companies to clearly articulate their compliance with requirements while providing space for supporting comments, ensuring clarity in the vendor selection process for future RFPs.
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