Notification of the SEC's Intent to award a purchase order for subscription to leveraged loan data 50310226Q0136

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to award a fixed-price purchase order to Markit North America Inc for subscription to leverage loan data including intraday bid-offer pricing, analytics, liquidity measures, and essential reference data for leveraged loan facilities globally. The Contracting Officer has determined that Markit North America Inc is the only source that can fully meet the SEC s requirement in accordance with FAR Part 12.102. Markit North America Inc is the only source identified that provides all required data. The SEC intends to award a purchase order to Markit North America Inc on or about April 30, 2026. The period of performance of the purchase order is anticipated to be for one Base Year and four Option Years. The total award value will be below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. This notice is not a competitive request for proposals. A competitive solicitation will not be issued. However, the government will give consideration to interested parties that identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals by the response date of this notice.