Intent to Sole Source Accurint for Government Plus

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Accurint for Government Plus RELX Inc. dba LexisNexis SS-CFP-21-094 The Bureau of Fiscal Service (Fiscal Service), on behalf of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), intends to contract with RELX Inc. dba LexisNexis, 1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036-3843, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 6.302-1, for a subscription to Accurint for Government Plus. Accurint for Government Plus has been identified as the only source capable of providing the required content in an arrangement that suits the needs of the CFPB. Accurint for Government is a critical resource that supports the Bureau's ability to engage in core investigative functions such as locating individuals, accurately verify identity, and perform in-depth due diligence. Accurint for Government is a powerful database that allows government investigators and analysts to instantly locate both people and businesses and authenticate their identities. It verifies such essential personal information as name, address and Social Security Number or Federal Identification number, and confirms the identities of businesses and their authorized agents. It also allows them to verify the identities and validate professional licenses, DEA licensing, legal standing and criminal records. Accurint for Government allows government investigators and analysts to easily access of public records and related information. No other online locate and research tools provide the combination of data, features, and capabilities, as found on Accurint for Government. RELX, Inc., dba LexisNexis is the only distributor of this software and there are no re-sellers known at this time. Accurint for Government has features, such as batch searching and advanced location tools for individuals/businesses, not available from other investigative software that provide for greater investigative efficiency. Additionally, Accurint for Government serves as an important cross reference for information developed utilizing other investigative tools. The identified contractor, RELX Inc. dba LexisNexis, is the publisher and is currently the only source for subscription. NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE. A request for more information, or a copy of the solicitation, will not be considered an affirmative response to this Special Notice. Telephone responses or inquiries to this Special Notice will NOT be accepted. Fiscal Service will consider written responses received no later than 10:00 AM EST June 28, 2021. Responses must be submitted electronically to contact@example.gov, Attn: CEvans/PWhite REF SS-CFP-21-094. Vendor responses must include sufficient evidence that clearly shows the proposed product is capable of meeting all of the characteristics of the services needed and described above. If no written response is received that clearly demonstrates an ability to meet all requirements and is received by the aforementioned deadline, Fiscal Service shall make award on a sole source basis to RELX dba Lexis Nexis. Qualified contractors must provide the following: The name and location of your company, contact information, and identify your business size and socioeconomic category (Large Business, Small Business, Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, HUBZone, etc.). Please ensure contact information includes the name of the point of contact, email address, and telephone number should the Government have questions regarding individual responses. Whether your product is available through a Government contract vehicle or Open Market. A narrative description of how your proposal meets all of the characteristics needed for the subscription. A brief capabilities statement (not to exceed 5 pages) that includes a description of your company's standard line of business, as well as a list of customers your company currently provides these products/services for. DUNS Number. The following file extensions are not allowable and application materials/data submitted with these extensions cannot be considered: .bat, .cmd, .com, .exe, .pif, .rar, .scr, .vbs, .hta, .cpl, and .zip files. Microsoft Office compatible documents are acceptable. No other information regarding this Special Notice will be provided at this time. This notice does not restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. All firms responding to this notice are advised that their response is not a request that will be considered for contract award. All interested parties will be required to respond to any resultant solicitation separately from their response to this notice, should one be issued.