EMIS Intelligence database
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. is seeking to procure a subscription to the EMIS Intelligence database, a commercial information service offering access to over 9,000 publications across more than 125 emerging market countries, including locally produced content, to support due diligence on borrowers and safeguard U.S. government funds. This procurement is conducted as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Part 12 using simplified procedures for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with solicitation number 83310126Q0048. The requirement is restricted to a single source—the EMIS Intelligence database—justified through a Single-Limited Source-or-Brand Name Justification Form, and the government will accept only quotations for this specific product or proposals for an “equal” product that meets all specified salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics, accompanied by detailed documentation including brand name, make or model number, and descriptive literature. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price order with a base period from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and four optional one-year extension periods through August 31, 2031, each providing two user credentials and included training. All quoted prices must include all associated costs, including shipping, freight, tariffs, and duties, with no additional charges permitted after award. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), complete all required representations and certifications through SAM, and submit quotations via email to patricia.ludlow@exim.gov by July 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with the solicitation number in the subject line. The award will be made to the responsible, responsive offeror providing the lowest price, with past performance considered. The database will be accessed via the Internet through the EXIM Bank VPN, and the government retains the right to inspect and accept services at its Washington, DC headquarters or any other location where deliverables are produced. Contractors must also complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement before commencing work, and all information developed under the contract is deemed sensitive and may not be disclosed without written approval. Invoicing must be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform, and payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer, with final invoices clearly marked as such.
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***SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS***
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION # 83310126Q0048
NAICS Code 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
PSC 7A21 IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)
Solicitation Attachments:
-Single-Limited Source-or-Brand Name Justification Form
-Statement of Work (SOW)
-SF1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or service prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 using the publicizing requirements of FAR Part 5.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations IAW instructions to potential offerors to be considered for award within the attached Single-Limited Source-or-Brand Name Justification Form. A separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Synopsis/Solicitation 83310126Q0048 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses incorporated in this solicitation are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as of the date of issuance and are included in the attached SF 1449.
For commercial acquisitions using simplified procedures under FAR Part 12, Buy American applies unless the value exceeds the applicable Trade Agreements threshold, in which case Trade Agreements apply – except where an exception applies.
The Export Import Bank of the US (EXIM) intends to procure product EMIS Intelligence database [https://isimarkets.com/#product-emis]. See the attached Single-Limited Source-or-Brand Name Justification Form and Statement of Work (SOW).
All costs associated with this requirement must be included in the quoted price. This includes shipping and freight as well as any tariff or duty charges. No additional costs may be added afterwards. The Government will utilize 13.5 - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and the order will be issued on a firm fixed-price basis.
All responsible offerors shall submit a quotation in response to this solicitation. By submission of a quotation, the offeror represents compliance with the applicable representations and certifications, which are incorporated by reference and completed in the System for Award Management (SAM), as applicable. Submission of a quotation shall constitute the offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.
Offerors are encouraged to submit published pricing, historical pricing data, or other information to support the Government’s price analysis and determination of fair and reasonable pricing. Award basis will be made on offeror being responsive, responsible, and having past performance, with the lowest price.
In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.
QUESTIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO patricia.ludlow@EXIM.gov NO LATER THAN July 23, 2026 (Thursday) / 5:00pm Eastern Time (ET)
RFQ CLOSING DUE DATE AND TIME: July 30th, 2026 (Thursday), 5:00pm Eastern Time (ET)
SUBMIT OFFER TO: patricia.ludlow@exim.gov with Synopsis-Solicitation Number 83310126Q0048 in the subject line.