Sales Tax Data Support Services
ID: 2032H5-25-Q-00008Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICENATIONAL OFFICE - PROCUREMENT OBONEW CARROLLTON, MD, 20706, USA

NAICS

All Other Publishers (513199)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ECONOMIC (B507)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6dd50b56b66544e79b124867d7620fb7/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is seeking proposals for Sales Tax Data Support Services for Tax Year 2024. The procurement involves the development of Sales Tax Tables and a Deduction Calculator, structured as a Labor Hour type contract with a base period of 12 months and three additional 12-month option periods. This project is critical for enhancing the IRS's capabilities in managing sales tax data, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and providing accurate tax-related services. Proposals are due by February 20, 2025, and must be submitted via email to designated IRS officials, with a focus on technical approach, relevant experience, and pricing evaluations. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Danielle H. Richardson at Danielle.H.Richardson@irs.gov or Deborha Parsley at deborha.a.parsley@irs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Danielle H. Richardson
    Danielle.H.Richardson@irs.gov
    Deborha Parsley
    deborha.a.parsley@irs.gov
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    Attachment 2 - Price Table.xlsx
    The document outlines a comprehensive price table for a project concerning General Sales Tax Tables and a Sales Tax Deduction Calculator, spanning four years (2025-2028). The pricing structure includes estimated labor costs and other direct costs (ODCs) for different roles such as Project Manager, Technical Lead, and Technical Support, with a total of 1,100 hours projected for each option year. In 2025, the ODC is set at $39,000, which increases annually by $1,000, reaching $42,000 by 2028. Each option year contains extensive roles, but actual labor costs are unspecified, marked as zero in the table. The project emphasizes the procurement of a proprietary database as a significant component of other direct costs. This pricing table serves to outline financial commitments expected by the federal government in relation to this project, providing a clear breakdown of anticipated costs across the years. The format adheres to standard practices for government RFPs, highlighting direct costs alongside additional expenses necessary for thorough budgeting and planning. The structured approach ensures transparency and accountability in future financial projections and resource allocation.
    II_1 RFQ 2032H8-25-Q-00008.pdf
    The Request for Quote (RFQ) 2032H5-25-Q-00008 pertains to the procurement of Sales Tax Data Support Services by the IRS for Tax Year 2024. The project requires the development of Sales Tax Tables and a Deduction Calculator, with a contract structured as a Labor Hour type, including a 12-month base period and three 12-month option periods. Proposals must be submitted by February 20, 2025, with a clear separation of technical and price quotations, formatted according to specified guidelines. Key evaluation criteria focus on the technical approach, relevant experience in sales tax research, and pricing evaluations, emphasizing clarity and completeness in the proposed methods. The award will be based on trade-off analysis that considers the overall best value for the government and requires submission in specific formats via email to designated IRS officials. The document outlines multiple compliance and security requirements, including various federal acquisition clauses related to confidentiality, telecommunications restrictions, and responsibilities concerning federal tax matters. Overall, the RFQ aims to ensure competent service provision while adhering to strict government regulations and guidelines for contract procurement.
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