LSEG MasterFile Data
ID: 20341525Q00012Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICEARC DIV PROC SVCS - DOPARKERSBURG, WV, 26101, USA

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/fb112a7f09c64fad929791a8e44d4ebd/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, intends to award a sole source contract to the London Stock Exchange Group PLC for exclusive access to the SEDOL Masterfile data, which is critical for the Office of Financial Research (OFR) and the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC). This procurement is necessary to fulfill the mandates of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which requires these entities to monitor financial stability and assess risks within the U.S. financial system. The SEDOL Masterfile is uniquely provided by LSEG, and no other vendors can supply this essential dataset, reinforcing the necessity of this sole source contract. Interested parties must submit their written responses by 10:00 a.m. EST on November 4, 2024, to purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov, including company details and a capabilities statement, as no solicitation is available for this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chad Gambrill
    purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov
    Kara D. Zeigler
    purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov
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    The Bureau of Fiscal Service intends to award a sole source contract to the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) for exclusive access to the SEDOL Masterfile, essential for the Office of Financial Research (OFR) and Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC). The Dodd-Frank Act mandates these bodies to monitor risks and promote stability in the U.S. financial system. The OFR utilizes LSEG’s data for annual assessments of financial health and compliance with Dodd-Frank obligations. No other vendors provide this data, reinforcing LSEG’s unique position. Interested parties may submit written responses demonstrating their capability to fulfill the contract requirements, but no solicitation is available. Responses must include company details, a capabilities statement, and specifics relating to offered products. The submission deadline is November 4, 2024. If no satisfactory proposals are received, LSEG will be awarded the contract as the sole supplier, reaffirming the specialized nature of this procurement. This document encapsulates government procurement processes while emphasizing the necessity for exclusive financial datasets for regulatory compliance.
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