99 -- NOTICE OF INTENT

The SEC plans to award a sole source contract to Reuters America, Inc. to provide IT telecommunications and electronic information services. This contract will deliver real-time historical and comprehensive financial data for both U.S. and international markets through Reuters Securities 3000 Xtra and Reuters/Bridge Workstation platforms, along with associated data feeds. The information will be accessible via high-speed connections on SEC-owned personal computers, ensuring timely and analytical capabilities crucial for the Commission’s operations. Reuters America, Inc. is identified as the only source capable of meeting the SEC’s requirement for historical financial data, and no competitive solicitation will be issued. The contract will begin upon award and extend for one year, with the possibility of two additional option years. While no formal solicitation will be issued, interested parties may submit capability statements and qualifications, though the SEC may choose whether to consider them. The Notice of Intent outlines the agency’s commitment to secure this service exclusively from Reuters America, Inc., emphasizing the unique nature of the provider’s offerings and the intended uninterrupted support essential to the SEC’s financial information needs. The contracting officer overseeing this effort is Sandy A. Wright.