NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - PitchBook Data Inc.

The United States Department of Defense (DoD), Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Services (WHS/AD), on behalf of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) intends to issue a sole source award to PitchBook Data, Inc., 901 5th Ave. STE 1200 Seattle Washington 98164-2017 to procure PitchBook Platform Subscription which is software that delivers data, research and technology covering the private capital markets, including venture capital, private equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. The anticipated period of performance is a 12-month base period with four option periods in accordance with FAR 52.217-9 "Option to Extend the Terms of the Contract".

The anticipated award will be made under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 under the procedures FAR 13.5 “Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services.” The Defense Innovation DIU requires information platform for increased visibility into innovative technology companies and relevant market trends that seamlessly integrates into the DIU existing customer relationship management tools. PitchBook Data, Inc. is the only vendor capable of providing the required services through its proprietary PitchBook Platform Subscription, which is the only platform subscription that can meet the requirements of DIU.

This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this notice via email to whs.mc-alex.ad.mbx.ks@mail.mil, with a file size less than 5MB, Subject Line: Response to NOI EA121220241535, no later than 10:00 A.M. EST, February 03, 2025. All information submitted should support the offerors capability to provide the services required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. The Government reserves the right to cancel the Sole Source Award Modification. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 518210 – Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services with a Small business size standard $35 Million.

Contracting Office Address:

Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate

4800 Mark Center Drive Suite 09F09

Alexandria, Virginia 22350

Primary Point of Contact:

Adriana Silva

Contract Specialist

Adriana.silva.civ@mail.mil

Secondary Point of Contact:

Ronica Shelton

Contracting Officer

ronica.l.shelton.civ@mail.mil