Notification of the SEC's Intent to Award a Single Source Purchase Order to Morningstar, Inc.
ID: 50310225Q0048Type: Special Notice
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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/3ca605b9a33e499ea0dbf2f4f8b54ac4/view
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    Description

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to award a single source purchase order to Morningstar, Inc. for specialized services. This procurement aims to secure financial data and analytics that are critical for the SEC's regulatory and oversight functions. The services provided by Morningstar, Inc. are essential for maintaining the integrity of financial markets and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Jeremy Garrett at garrettj@sec.gov.

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    Jeremy Garrett
    garrettj@sec.gov
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