SAM #83310127Q0008

EXIM subscription for EIU Viewpoint country analysis and Operational Risk databases

EXIM is seeking an EIU subscription to support country, economic, and operational-risk research for its Research & Information Services unit. - Government buyer: Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), Research & Information Services (RIS). - OEM: The Economist Intelligence Unit, NA, Inc. (also identified as EIU / Economist Intelligence Unit). No reseller or other vendor is named. - Products requested: - EIU Viewpoint (Country Analysis Advanced Global): online access for up to 10 users, covering country and regional analysis, economic and financial data, and political, legal, and industry information. - EIU Operational Risk: online access for up to 10 users, with global risk assessments, Risk Tracker updates, current-situation analysis, risk scores, and geopolitical analysis. - The notice also describes the procurement generically as an EIU economic indicators database. No part numbers are provided; the SOW lists one access line for each named product. - Included services and requirements: Analyst access for questions about content and methodology; training and service-enhancement updates; and customized presentations upon request. EXIM queries and interests must remain confidential. The brand-name justification states that no equivalent database meets the requirement. - Term: An annual subscription is described as a 12-month base period plus two 12-month options (three years total). The brand-name justification separately refers to pricing for four one-year options, so the option count is inconsistent across the provided documents. - Other vendors/OEMs: None named. No contract value or subscription price is provided.

Description

SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION # 83310127Q0008 

NAICS Code 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

PSC 7A21 IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

Solicitation Attachments:

-Single-Limited Source-or-Brand Name Justification Form

-Statement of Work (SOW)

-SF1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or service prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 using the publicizing requirements of FAR Part 5.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations IAW instructions to potential offerors to be considered for award within the attached Single-Limited Source-or-Brand Name Justification Form. A separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Synopsis/Solicitation 83310127Q0008 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses incorporated in this solicitation are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as of the date of issuance and are included in the attached SF 1449.

For commercial acquisitions using simplified procedures under FAR Part 12, Buy American applies unless the value exceeds the applicable Trade Agreements threshold, in which case Trade Agreements apply – except where an exception applies.

The Export Import Bank of the US (EXIM) intends to procure product THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT database [Economic indicators database - Economist Intelligence Unit].  See the attached Single-Limited Source-or-Brand Name Justification Form and Statement of Work (SOW).

All costs associated with this requirement must be included in the quoted price. This includes shipping and freight as well as any tariff or duty charges. No additional costs may be added afterwards. The Government will utilize 13.5 - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and the order will be issued on a firm fixed-price basis.

All responsible offerors shall submit a quotation in response to this solicitation. By submission of a quotation, the offeror represents compliance with the applicable representations and certifications, which are incorporated by reference and completed in the System for Award Management (SAM), as applicable. Submission of a quotation shall constitute the offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

Offerors are encouraged to submit published pricing, historical pricing data, or other information to support the Government’s price analysis and determination of fair and reasonable pricing. Award basis will be made on offeror being responsive, responsible, and having past performance, with the lowest price.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

QUESTIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO patricia.ludlow@EXIM.gov NO LATER THAN October 23, 2026 (Friday) / 2:00pm Eastern Time (ET)

RFQ CLOSING DUE DATE AND TIME: November 6, 2026, (Friday), 2:00pm Eastern Time (ET)

SUBMIT OFFER TO: patricia.ludlow@exim.gov with Synopsis-Solicitation Number 83310127Q0008 in the subject line.

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