Web-based subscription service to a commercial online resource tool covering commodity data, including energy trade, shipping, and storage information
ID: 2032H322C00021Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICEIRS - NEW CARROLLTONLANDOVER, MD, 20785, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM AS A SERVICE: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (DH10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/131f42f2260a484581ec8c4c368e7bd1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is seeking a web-based subscription service for a commercial online resource tool that provides comprehensive commodity data, including information on energy trade, shipping, and storage. This procurement is justified as a sole source acquisition, indicating that the service is uniquely available from a specific provider. The tool is essential for the IRS's operations, facilitating access to critical data that supports decision-making and regulatory functions. Interested vendors can reach out to Michelle A. Greene at michelle.a.greene@irs.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michelle A. Greene
    michelle.a.greene@irs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    SSJ (2032H322C00021)_10.25.22_Redacted.pdf
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