Notification of the SEC's Intent to award a purchase order for subscription to leveraged loan data
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to award a fixed-price purchase order to S&P Global Limited for a subscription to leveraged loan data. This is a sole-source action, as S&P Global Limited is identified as the only source capable of meeting the SEC's requirements. The anticipated award date is May 30, 2026, with responses from interested parties due by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The purchase order will cover a subscription to comprehensive leveraged loan data. This includes:
- Intraday bid-offer pricing
- Analytics
- Liquidity measures
- Essential reference data for leveraged loan facilities globally
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Intent to Award)
- Awardee: S&P Global Limited (updated from Markit North America, Inc. due to merger)
- Duration: One Base Year + four Option Years
- Value: Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Anticipated Award: On or about May 30, 2026
- Response Due: May 18, 2026
- Published: May 11, 2026
Evaluation
The Contracting Officer has determined that S&P Global Limited is the only source that can fully meet the SEC’s requirement, in accordance with FAR Part 12.102. They are the only identified source providing all the necessary data.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a competitive request for proposals, and a competitive solicitation will not be issued. However, the government will consider interested parties that identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals by the response date.