Legislative Analysis, Tracking & Implementation Services
ID: 2032H8Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/66c4ebf04f0c460290c4e070e29a877e/view
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    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is seeking information from potential vendors regarding Legislative Analysis, Tracking & Implementation Services. The IRS aims to enhance its operations by acquiring an online subscription publication that offers legislative tracking tools, including customizable features such as news alerts, budget tracking, Congressional Research Service access, and profiles of Members of Congress. This initiative is crucial for improving the IRS's ability to analyze legislation efficiently. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their organizational details and capabilities by March 4, 2025, to the primary contact, Melissa C. Smith, at melissa.c.smith@irs.gov. This Request for Information (RFI) is a preliminary step in determining procurement methods and does not guarantee contract awards.

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    Melissa C. Smith
    melissa.c.smith@irs.gov
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    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Procurement, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to explore market interest and capabilities for an online subscription publication that provides legislative tracking tools for faster analysis of legislation. This initiative aims to gather insights from potential vendors regarding customizable features such as news alerts, budget tracking, Congressional Research Service access, and profiles of Members of Congress. The RFI serves as a preliminary step in determining procurement methods and is not a commitment for contract awards. Respondents are encouraged to submit their organizational details, capabilities, and interest levels by March 4, 2025. All information provided will be treated as proprietary and protected according to government regulations. This market research is important to enhance IRS operations through effective legislative tracking.
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