D -- ELECTRONIC DIAL-UP INFORMATION RETRIEVEL SERVICE

Notice Date

January 31, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, Procurement And Contracts Branch, Mail Stop O-20, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312

ZIP Code

22312

Solicitation Number

SECHQ-01-Q-0002

Response Due

February 5, 2001

Point of Contact

Joan Johnson, Purchasing Agent 202/942/4984 Rosetta Wright-Samuel, Contracting Officer 202/942/4996This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items is prepared in accordance with the formant in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires the most comprehensive online collection of public records available. The SEC desires to purchase databases known as: Credit Bureau Headers; this service shall be provided by a direct gateway to the provider so information is the most current. Service shall also provide a comprehensive online collection of public records with fill-in-the-blank templates to make it user friendly in finding these materials. Also, a neighbor listing shall be stated on the template. An address Alert shall be available to edit and validate n

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires the most comprehensive online collection of public records available. The SEC desires to purchase databases known as: Credit Bureau Headers; this service shall be provided by a direct gateway to the provider so information is the most current. Service shall also provide a comprehensive online collection of public records with fill-in-the-blank templates to make it user friendly in finding these materials. Also, a neighbor listing shall be stated on the template. An address Alert shall be available to edit and validate names, addresses and telephone numbers of companies. This Address Alert database must contain information on over 146 million names, 71 million phone numbers and 160 million social security numbers. This address file shall match against the Post Office's National Change of Address file, U.S. Census Bureau data, Voter Registration records and telephone directories, to name a few. The objective is to enter a telephone number and retrieve a resident profile. People Finder records shall be available for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Dun & Bradstreet Business Records Plus; Service shall provide a direct gateway to Dun & Bradstreet so the information is the most up to date available. A family tree "snapshot" for each company shall display a structural overview of the company's relationships, including parent companies, headquarters, branches and subsidiaries. While in the database, user shall be able to link into other valuable news material. Delaware Corporate Records; Service shall be accessed through a gateway directly to the Secretary of State's Office so the information is the most current available. All three services shall be provided on the internet as well as software. Billing to the SEC shall be "pay as you go", printing features shall include downloading, fax or email. Training shall be provided on site, at local information centers, telephone, as well as a 24 hour technical and customer support. The SEC has surveyed the market and has determined that the West Group is the only company able to provide this service. The SEC intends to award a Sole Source purchase order to West Group, P.O. Bo 64833; 620 Opperman Drive, St. Paul, MN 55164, under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their capability to respond to the requirement by submitting a quote to Joan Johnson on 703/914/9226 on or before February 5, 2001 @3:00 p.m. Note 21 applies.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010202/DSOL002.HTM (W-031 SN50C403)