NOTIFICATION OF THE SEC'S INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER FOR ALPHACUTION RESEARCH SUBSCRIPTION

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to award a fixed-price purchase order to Alphacution Research Conservatory LLC for subscription to Alphacution’s Research platform. The Contracting Officer has reviewed the requirement and determined that Alphacution is the only source that can reasonably meet the SEC's requirement in accordance with RFO Part 12.102. because the platform provides unique access to proprietary analysis of the retail market maker segment.  There have been no other sources identified that can meet the SEC’s requirement.

The SEC intends to award a purchase order to Alphacution Research Conservatory LLC on or about August 5, 2026.  The total award value of the purchase order will be below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.  The anticipated period of performance is for a Base Year and four Option Years.

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.