99 -- NOTICE OF INTENT

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to award a sole source contract to Choicepoint for providing online, triple merged credit reports on both individuals and entities, which are essential for the SEC’s official functions. The contract will cover a one-year period from July 13, 2005, to July 12, 2006. Choicepoint is identified as the only provider with the necessary capability to fulfill this requirement, leading to the decision to forego a competitive solicitation process. Although this notice serves as a formal intent to award the contract directly to Choicepoint, it invites interested organizations to submit capability statements and qualifications for consideration, despite the lack of a solicitation. This contract falls under the NAICS code 518210 and is managed by the SEC office in Washington, D.C. The designated point of contact is Sandy A Wright, the Contracting Officer, who can be reached via email or phone for further information. This announcement is purely a Notice of Intent and not a solicitation, meaning no competitive bidding will be conducted, and no additional details will be provided beyond what has been stated.