Intent to Sole Source - TRM Licenses
ID: SS-TGT-24-140Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICE

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/07cb30a85bb7437fac6893cb0bc518a0/view
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    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, intends to award a sole source contract to TRM Labs, Inc. for the TRM Enterprise Forensics Web-Based Subscription. This procurement aims to secure comprehensive virtual currency data and risk analytics that are essential for the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) to monitor financial stability risks, particularly in the corporate and Treasury markets. The service provided by TRM Labs is critical for understanding and analyzing blockchain activity, as it offers extensive data on global cryptocurrency ATMs and digital assets. Interested vendors must submit their responses by 10:00 AM EST on September 10, 2024, including evidence of their capability to meet the specified requirements, along with company information and acknowledgment of SAM registration. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Dean Albrecht or Jason M. Schofield at purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dean Albrecht
    purchasing@fiscal.treaury.gov
    Jason M. Schofield
    purchasing@fiscal.treaury.gov
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    Intent to Sole Source.pdf
    The Bureau of the Fiscal Service intends to award a sole source contract to TRM Labs, Inc. for the TRM Enterprise Forensics Web-Based Subscription, leveraging FAR 6.302-1 restrictions due to TRM Labs being the only provider capable of meeting the specific needs outlined by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). This service offers comprehensive virtual currency data and risk analytics tailored for regulatory monitoring, crucial for understanding financial stability risks, particularly in the corporate and Treasury markets. TRM Labs provides extensive data on global cryptocurrency ATMs and digital assets, enhancing the government’s capabilities for tracking and analysis of blockchain activity. Interested vendors must respond by 10:00 AM EST on September 10, 2024, submitting evidence that their services meet the necessary criteria. Additional requirements include company information, capabilities statements, and SAM registration acknowledgment. The notice clarifies that no solicitation is available at this stage, and responses will not guarantee contract awards, underscoring the government's discretion in procurement processes.
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