This is a solicitation for a Master Custody Agreement. The U. S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is seeking a global custodian to provide custodial services for a wide variety of securities. The contract will be firm-fixed-price and may be structured as a single award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a 5-year ordering period or a standalone contract with a 12-month base and four 12-month option periods. Performance will begin the day after award. Offerors must provide detailed information on their global custody service structure, service areas, emerging market operations, types of securities handled, services offered, fee structure, experience with development banks and similar institutions, account setup timelines, and any other relevant information. The DFC uses FedConnect for vendor communication and submissions. The deadline for quotes is May 6th, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value to the government.
The bid notice states that quotes are due by submission via email to the contract specialist, Michael Pasquella ***@***. *. * no later than 5:00 PM (**** Eastern Time ET) on Monday, May 6th, 2026. The performance will begin the date after the award.
The bid notice states that the government anticipates a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract. Payment will be made by code (refer to block 18a). The fee structure is dependent upon assets type and/or size, and if dependent upon varying factors, a tiered pricing schedule should be provided.
The bid notice states that the government will award to the offeror that provides the best value to the government. A higher priced offeror may be awarded. The government reserves the right to conduct negotiations with one offeror that is the apparent successful offeror. DFC reserves the right to award to multiple vendors through separate requirements.
The bid notice states that the offeror must demonstrate capabilities that meet the technical requirements and provide responses to questions listed in section 11. 1 Proposal Requirements.
The bid notice mentions that in the event of the contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with the DEI discrimination clause, the contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further government contracts. It also mentions that the Attorney General may consider bringing actions under the False Claims Act against any contractors or subcontractors that violate the clause.
The bid notice states that product samples are not anticipated for this requirement.
The bid notice states that protest after award is covered under FAR clause ****.