Sources Sought – Municipal Market Analytics Publications
ID: 50310225Q0057Type: 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/a635be8828dc4a7eacb9ddaef1ceb874/view
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    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting a Sources Sought announcement to identify businesses capable of providing access to Municipal Market Analytics Publications. The SEC seeks a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) subscription product that includes various publications such as "The Municipal Advisor," "Municipal Insight," and "Municipal Outlook," along with the ability to access both current and archived content online and receive email updates. This procurement is crucial for the SEC to ensure informed oversight and compliance in the municipal securities sector, with a contract performance period starting from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, and the potential for four additional one-year options. Interested parties must submit their responses, including a summary cover letter, product description, and price estimate, to Pleshette Brown at BrownPl@sec.gov by 12:00 PM ET on May 19, 2025.

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    brownpl@sec.gov
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    Attachment 1 - Draft SOW - Municipal Market Analytics publications.pdf
    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking access to various publications concerning the municipal securities market, including "The Municipal Advisor," "Municipal Insight," "Municipal Outlook," "Municipal Strategist," and "Default Trends." The SEC requires both current issues and archived content to be accessible online, along with email delivery of updates. Additionally, SEC staff need the capability to consult with analysts from these publications. The RFP specifies that a license is needed for up to 15 users. The contract's base performance period is set from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, with the possibility of extending for four additional one-year options. This procurement process is a strategic initiative by the SEC to ensure informed oversight and compliance in the municipal securities sector through reliable and timely information resources.
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