99 -- 99-Notice of Intent

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to award a sole source contract to Fitch Information, Inc. for a subscription service providing customized quarterly and fiscal year-end risk ratings for bank holding companies globally. This contract will have a base year plus four one-year renewal options, reflecting the SEC’s recognition that Fitch Information, Inc. is uniquely qualified to provide this specialized service. As no solicitation will be issued, this Notice of Intent serves to inform interested parties, who may submit their capability statements and qualifications, although the SEC does not guarantee consideration or further engagement. This contract, identified under solicitation number SECHQ1-06-Q-0001, falls under NAICS code 511140 and is managed by the SEC office based in Washington, DC. Sandy A Wright, the Contracting Officer, is the designated point of contact for this procurement. The SEC emphasizes that this is not a solicitation and no additional information will be provided beyond this notice. The sole source approach reflects the agency’s need to rely on Fitch Information, Inc.'s exclusive capabilities for the specialized risk rating services.