Intent to Sole Source - Tax Talk Today

The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service is seeking sole-source approval to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Tax Talk Today for $19,565.00. This justification is for the purchase of a 12-month subscription to Tax Talk Today's online educational programs, required by the Treasury Inspector General's Office of Audit. The programs provide continuing professional education (CPE) hours, specifically designed for tax practitioners, covering ethics, federal tax law, and updates. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) standards mandate that government auditors complete 24 hours of CPE bi-annually. Tax Talk Today is identified as the only available source for their proprietary content, which is presented by the IRS and NAEA, ensuring relevant and accurate information for auditors to meet their CPE requirements.

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service, on behalf of The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), intends to award a sole source contract to Tax Talk Today, Inc. for 91 subscriptions to their "Tax Talk Today 15 CPE Subscription CY26." This procurement, valued at $19,565.00, is justified because Tax Talk Today is the only vendor offering comparable services with IRS-facilitated programs, which are essential for government auditors to meet bi-annual GAO Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements. The programs cover ethics, federal tax law updates, and federal tax law, featuring IRS representatives and tax experts. The contract is anticipated to be for a 12-month base period. While no solicitation is available, responsible sources may submit capability statements by January 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST. Submissions must electronically demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements and include company details, UEI number, product specifics, contract vehicle information, and a brief capabilities statement. Acceptable file formats are Microsoft Office non-macro enabled compatible documents and .PDF documents.