Intent to Sole Source - Option Metrics Dataset
ID: 20341524Q00035Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

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Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

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NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f7ae458901d9454bbc0da263afabfe07/view
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    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, intends to award a sole source contract to OptionMetrics LLC for online access to the Ivy DB database, which is crucial for the Office of Financial Research (OFR). This procurement aims to secure comprehensive historical pricing, implied volatility, and risk calculation data for U.S. equity and index options markets, utilizing established non-proprietary models such as Black-Scholes and Cox-Ross Rubinstein for transparency in financial research. The contract will include a twelve-month base period with four additional option years, and interested contractors must submit their capabilities by September 25, 2024, to purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov, as no solicitation will be available for this opportunity.

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    Chad Gambrill
    purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov
    Brian Cooper
    purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov
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    The Bureau of the Fiscal Service intends to award a sole source contract to OptionMetrics LLC for online access to their Ivy DB database, which is essential for the Office of Financial Research (OFR). This database offers comprehensive data on historical pricing, implied volatility, and risk calculations for U.S. equity and index options markets. The OFR requires this information for analysis and research purposes, with an emphasis on transparency using established non-proprietary models like Black-Scholes and Cox-Ross Rubinstein. OptionMetrics is highlighted as the only provider that meets the OFR's requirements, as it specializes in options data rather than trading strategies and offers extensive historical information back to 1996. The contract term includes a twelve-month base period with four additional option years. Interested contractors have until September 25, 2024, to respond with evidence of capabilities; otherwise, the contract will proceed solely with OptionMetrics. The notice underscores the government’s procurement process for specialized data services and emphasizes the importance of transparency and compliance in financial research.
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