Brand Name CreditSights Subscription Services or Equal Solution

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.603 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is FHF-14-R-0084. This procurement is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-70, September 30, 2013. The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of this solicitation. The associated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 519130 - Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals. Size Standards in Number of Employees: 500. STATEMENT OF WORK: FHFA requires subscription services for independent research on economic issues, corporate evaluations, sovereign issues and timely reports on emerging issues. Additionally, the services shall include information on systemic risk issues and important economic issues. Independent research information for both domestic and international corporations, economics, and regulations is important because the housing market is impacted by global concerns as well as domestic concerns. This information will assist FHFA with its ongoing evaluation of current issues with counterparties in the housing market. Refer to Section B.2 of the RFP for the Statement of Work (SOW). PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The contract will be for one base year and four (4) options, if exercised. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL - To be considered for award, please submit proposals electronically to [email protected] no later than 2:00 PM December 6, 2013. Questions are due in writing to [email protected] no later than 11:00 AM on November 25, 2013. Refer to the RFP, Section F and G for proposal submission instructions.