Intent to Sole Source - Clarus Financial
ID: SS-OFR-25-043Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7dba1d9db0a640b2bbcf1b06a3aec074/view
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    The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service intends to award a sole source contract to Clarus Financial Technology, Inc. for online access to its financial datasets, which are essential for the Office of Financial Research (OFR) and the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC). This procurement aims to secure comprehensive central clearing data across various asset classes, crucial for monitoring the Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivatives market and supporting ongoing research initiatives. The contract will span one base year with four additional option years, and interested parties are invited to submit proposals by March 14, 2025, detailing their capabilities and product offerings. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Starla Kalb at starla.kalb@fiscal.treasury.gov or Daniel Vass at daniel.vass@fiscal.treasury.gov.

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    The Bureau of the Fiscal Service intends to contract with Clarus Financial Technology, Inc. on a sole source basis for online access to its financial datasets. The request aligns with requirements from the Office of Financial Research (OFR) and the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) for comprehensive central clearing data across various asset classes. This data is crucial for monitoring the Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivatives market and supporting ongoing research projects, as Clarus’s products uniquely aggregate relevant data. The contract will cover one base year with four additional option years. Interested parties may submit proposals by March 14, 2025, demonstrating their ability to meet specified requirements. Responses must include company details, product offerings, and the means of availability. Specific file types are mandated for submissions to ensure compliance. The government's decision not to pursue competitive bidding hinges upon the capability statements received, emphasizing its discretion in awarding the sole source contract to Clarus if no competitive alternatives prove advantageous. This document illustrates the government's reliance on specialized data providers for critical financial oversight functions.
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