Notice and Posting of JEFO
ID: 5000203494Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW) (7E20)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d585933a46e649e296fa1276187a2651/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has announced a special notice regarding the award of a delivery order for LucidLink, a cloud-based Network Attached Storage (NAS) equivalent mass storage Software as a Service (SaaS). This procurement was awarded to FCN INC on a sole-source basis, justified by the need for economy and efficiency as it follows an existing order under the NASA SEWP contract, ensuring that all potential awardees had a fair opportunity to compete for the original order. The justification for this exception to fair opportunity is part of a broader strategy to enhance government IT solutions while adhering to stringent procurement standards, with the contract value potentially exceeding $15 million but not surpassing $75 million. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Mach Ngo at mach.ngo@irs.gov.

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    Mach Ngo
    mach.ngo@irs.gov
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    IV_10 SF1014 redacted.pdf
    The Department of the Treasury has prepared a justification for an exception to fair opportunity regarding the acquisition of Lucidlink, a cloud-based Network Attached Storage (NAS) equivalent mass storage Software as a Service (SaaS). This document outlines the approval process for the procurement, which can exceed $15 million but not surpass $75 million, involving reviews by the head of the procuring activity, the Treasury Chief Information Officer, and a Senior Procurement Executive if costs exceed $75 million. The signatories confirm the justification's accuracy and completeness, endorsing the need for this exception based on established authority. This request suggests a move toward more specialized solutions for government IT needs, indicating efficiency in procurement amid rigorous compliance standards. Overall, the document emphasizes the procedural integrity required for high-value contracts within federal procurement frameworks.
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