Use of reports from Moody's Analytics Inc.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development plans to enter into a sole source fixed-price purchase agreement with Moody's Analytics Inc. to obtain access to a comprehensive collection of up-to-date general and metropolitan reports, including Precis State and Metro Reports, Housing Monitor Report, and Regional Financial Review. These reports will be delivered online with regular updates, ensuring timely and accessible data for up to 50 users. The contract emphasizes customer support tailored to assist HUD in effectively using the service and adapting it to meet departmental needs. This procurement is conducted under the authority that allows non-competitive negotiation with a single responsible source due to the unique nature of the required supplies and services. The solicitation, identified as Q9C5AAC0013, was posted in April 2009 and falls under NAICS code 541511, representing custom computer programming services. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Chief Procurement Officer's office, located in Chicago, Illinois, manages the acquisition, with Liz Daniels and Alfredo Valentin acting as the primary contract specialists. This notice serves only as an advisory for information gathering and does not represent a request for competitive proposals, with any decision not to compete the contract residing solely within the government’s discretion.