Sole Source API License to Interactive Data

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) plans to renew a 12-month contract with Interactive Data Corporation for an API license that enables connectivity between the Interactive Data Service and other CFTC applications. Interactive Data Corporation is identified as the sole known provider of this service, justifying the non-solicitation of competitive bids. Despite the sole source nature of the contract, the CFTC welcomes written responses from all responsible sources, which will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement process should be pursued instead. The contract, titled "Sole Source API License to Interactive Data," falls under the NAICS code 519190 and is managed by the CFTC in Washington, DC. The point of contact for inquiries is Kathryn M. Rison. The CFTC emphasizes that the receipt of responses does not guarantee a solicitation but may influence the Commission’s decision to either proceed with the sole source renewal or initiate a competitive bidding process.