Internet-based site that provides in-depth financial news, data, and analysis on global markets
ID: 12C0BZ25Q0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFRURAL HOUSING SERVICEUSDA/RURAL DEVELPMNT/INNOVATION CTRWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cc8074a928404f8083d3b53467e633e0/view
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    Description

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) is seeking industry feedback through a Sources Sought notice for an internet-based platform that delivers comprehensive financial news, data, and analysis on global markets. The objective is to identify potential sources capable of providing a subscription service that offers real-time financial information, including data on assets, economic and social governance (ESG), pricing, risk, and historical data, to enhance RD's lending operations and risk analytics. This initiative is crucial for streamlining market research and decision-making processes within both the public and private sectors. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capability statements and responses to specific questions by 5:00 PM ET on October 25, 2024, to Lawanda Henry at lawanda.henry@usda.gov, with no costs incurred by the government for submissions.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lawanda Henry
    (850) 633-6484
    lawanda.henry@usda.gov
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