99 -- NOTICE OF INTENT

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to award a sole source contract to Thompson Financial, for the provision of electronic financial information. The aforementioned services are required to satisfy the SEC's need for constant, electronic, real-time, comprehensive financial data. The period of performance for this award is: June 20, 2005 through June 20, 2006. Thompson Financial is the only known source that possesses the historical capability required by the SEC. No solicitation will be issued for this sole source requirement. Interested organizations may submit their capability statements, and qualifications for the provision of this service, which maybe considered by the agency. This is not a solicitation, but a Notice of Intent. No solicitation will be issued for this sole source requirement, and no other information will be provided.