D -- Dun and Bradstreet Information Retrieval

The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in Alexandria, Virginia, plans to award a sole source contract to Dun and Bradstreet Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, as this company is considered the only provider capable of delivering essential data for the Department of Defense's critical suppliers. The contract involves access to Dun and Bradstreet's proprietary business information tools and company data, which will be used to assess the financial and operational stability of up to 300 key DoD suppliers. The data span historical records dating back to 1999, including year-end snapshots for each company, ensuring comprehensive and longitudinal analysis. The award decision will be based on the best value technically acceptable standard. Although this is not a request for quotation, other companies confident in their ability to meet or exceed DCMA’s requirements are invited to submit supporting documentation. The contract relates to the NAICS code 519190, which covers information services, and focuses on acquiring critical business intelligence to support DoD supply chain risk management. The overall goal is to ensure effective oversight and evaluation of supplier stability through reliable, proprietary information sources exclusive to Dun and Bradstreet.