Notification of the SEC’s Intent to Award a Single Source Purchase Order to William S. Hein & Co., Inc.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a sole source basis to William S. Hein & Co., Inc. for access to the HeinOnline research platform. This proprietary platform provides SEC staff with essential periodicals, government documents, international resources, and case law necessary to monitor market developments in finance, economics, and accounting. These information services support the agency’s mission to maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets while protecting investors. The anticipated period of performance consists of one base year and four option years, with a total value below the simplified acquisition threshold.

This requirement is classified under NAICS 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services and PSC DA10 IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service. The SEC has identified William S. Hein & Co., Inc. as the only source capable of meeting its specific requirements for these databases. While the government does not intend to issue a competitive solicitation, consideration will be given to interested parties that submit a capability statement by the response deadline of April 15, 2026.

The primary place of performance is Washington, DC, and the agency expects to finalize the award on or about May 15, 2026. This special notice, issued under solicitation number 33000-26-0021, is managed by the Securities and Exchange Commission with Takela Morris serving as the point of contact. There are currently no attachments associated with this notification.