R -- NOTICE OF INTENT

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to award a sole source firm fixed-price contract to the Securities Information Center (SIC), an operating division of Thomson Financial, Inc. This sole source contract is for operation of the Lost and Stolen Securities Program (Program). The purpose of the Program is to reduce the trafficking in illicit securities by making available to brokers, dealers, and federally-insured banks, among others, information that identifies missing, lost, stolen, and counterfeit securities. The contract will be for a computerized system that receives, processes, and disseminates all information relating to the Program. The period of performance shall be one year from date of award with four option years. The SEC intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1. SIC is the only known firm currently mobilized to operate the program due to: (1) important knowledge of the technology and the databases used in this Program; (2) necessary expertise in the securities markets; and (3) access to substantial financial resources to guarantee the service. Interested organizations may submit their capability statements and qualifications for the provision of this requirement, which may or may not be considered by the SEC. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct future competitive procurements. This is a Notice of Intent, not a solicitation. No solicitation will be issued for this sole source requirement and no other information will be provided.