Notification of the SEC�s Intent to award a single Source Purchase Order to Vital Knowledge Media

Description

Description of Requirement: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to award a fixed-price purchase order on a sole source basis to Vital Knowledge Media, LLC for access to a market commentary service that provides email alerts and analysis to support market monitoring efforts. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12.102. The Contracting Officer has determined that Vital Knowledge Media, LLC is the only source reasonably capable of satisfying the Government�s requirement. The required services include access to access to proprietary market commentary and analysis from a team with trading experience who are skilled in dissecting breaking market events and analyzing how various market participants may react. Unlike other services that provide white papers, surveys, or investment recommendations, Vital Knowledge focuses on distilling numerous market and economic events into critical takeaways in real-time. This requirement is a follow-on acquisition to an existing subscription service currently utilized by the SEC. Continuity of access to the proprietary content and analytical resources is essential to avoid disruption to ongoing research, market monitoring, and financial analysis activities. The SEC intends to award a purchase order to Vital Knowledge Media, LLC on or about August 30, 2026. The anticipated period of performance includes a 12-month base period and four (4) option years, if exercised. Response Instructions: This notice is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting capability statements no later than 3:00 PM ET on May 21, 2026. The Government will consider all capability statements received prior to the closing date solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government.