Commercial Voter Registration Data

This solicitation, numbered 1333-26-0883, seeks commercial voter registration data for all 50 states and the District of Columbia from small business concerns, as it is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 and classified under NAICS code 518210. The U.S. Census Bureau aims to acquire this data to reduce respondent burden and lower data collection costs while supporting research into new data applications. The data must be sourced exclusively from official public records maintained by state and local election authorities and must exclude any information identifying party affiliation, political preference, ideology, or specific voting choices, including data from primaries, special elections, or exit polls. The baseline delivery of datasets and supporting metadata must be submitted by September 25, 2026, with all data current as of August 31, 2026. The contract is firm fixed price, and all pricing is to be proposed by respondents, with no estimated contract value provided. Technical capabilities and prior demonstrated experience are significantly more important than price in the evaluation process, with award determined based on best value using high, some, or low confidence ratings for non-price factors and a separate price review. The solicitation mandates full compliance with FAR Part 12 for commercial acquisitions, incorporates multiple standard clauses including those addressing gratuities, antikickback procedures, payment terms, disputes, and security, and requires adherence to stringent data handling and confidentiality rules under Title 13 and IRS Publication 1075 for any federal tax information. Offerors must be registered in SAM with an active Unique Entity Identifier and complete all required representations and certifications detailed in Attachment J.1. Contractors must also implement a quality control plan referenced in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (Attachment J.2) and comply with physical and cybersecurity requirements including HSPD-12, NACI clearance for engagements exceeding 180 days, and safeguarding of covered information systems as outlined in FAR 52.240-93. Proposals must be submitted via email by 12:00 p.m. EST on July 21, 2026, in specific formats with strict formatting guidelines, and must include both a technical and business/price section. All deliverables become Government property upon submission, and performance may occur off-site or via the Census Bureau’s Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, with strict prohibitions against using VDI in public locations. Contractors are