Notification of the SEC's Intent to award a sole source purchase order for Alphacution Research subscription

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission plans to award a sole-source fixed-price purchase order to Alphacution Research Conservatory LLC for access to its proprietary Research platform, which provides unique analytical insights into the retail market maker segment that no other provider can offer. The Contracting Officer has determined that Alphacution is the only source capable of satisfying the SEC’s specific requirements under RFO Part 12.102, and no alternative suppliers have been identified that meet the necessary capabilities. The award is anticipated on or about August 5, 2026, with a total value below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and a performance period covering a Base Year plus four Option Years. This action is not a competitive solicitation, and no formal competitive process will be conducted. However, the government is inviting interested parties to submit statements of interest and capability by the response deadline of July 15, 2026, to ensure no other viable sources exist. The purchase order will be issued under solicitation number 50310226Q0178, posted on July 7, 2026, with all performance taking place in Washington, D.C. Jeremy Garrett of the SEC serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries, and the official notice can be accessed via the provided SAM.gov link.