Notification of the SEC’s intent to award a sole source purchase order for subscription to international public records
ID: 50310223Q0009Type: Justification
AwardedJan 26, 2023
Award #:50310223P0008
Overview

Buyer

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20549, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE (DG10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7bfc3095658a413d9b7b9a4601553a2b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to award a sole source purchase order for a subscription to comprehensive international public records coverage. This procurement aims to provide users with the capability to search for specific entities and individuals, allowing them to access their public records, which include both structured and unstructured data. The subscription is critical for enhancing the SEC's ability to conduct thorough investigations and maintain regulatory oversight. Interested parties can reach out to Jeremy Garrett at garrettj@sec.gov for further information regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jeremy Garrett
    garrettj@sec.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Sole Source Justification_50310223P0008 (redacted).pdf
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