Intent to Award Sole Source for Policy Map Site License

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plans to award a sole source purchase order to The Reinvestment Fund, Inc. using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This purchase order will grant a Policy Site License, enabling over 3,000 HUD employees to access critical data on housing needs, market conditions, and existing programs. The information accessed through this license will assist the Secretary of HUD and staff in conducting research and making informed policy decisions related to priority housing and community development needs. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 519130, which pertains to Internet Publishing, Broadcasting, and Web Search Portals, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. HUD has determined The Reinvestment Fund to be the sole source capable of meeting these specific requirements, and therefore, this is not a competitive solicitation. No solicitation documents or alternative proposals will be entertained, and all communication is directed to the designated point of contact at HUD. The award supports HUD’s objective of leveraging specialized data to enhance housing policy and program development.