Notice of Intent to Sole Source EViews License Subscriptions
ID: 5000196042Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6a020d5af6fd4620b83e69a591d9a1b5/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with IHS Global Inc. for EViews License Subscriptions, as part of its procurement efforts under the Department of the Treasury. The requirement is for the exclusive provision of EViews License Subscriptions, which are critical for data analysis and economic modeling within the IRS. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 519290, which encompasses Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services, and is governed by FAR Part 13 procedures. Interested parties may submit a Capability Statement by 10:00 AM EST on September 5th, 2024, to the primary contact, Luzmila V. George, at luzmila.v.george@irs.gov, for consideration.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Luzmila V. George
    (706) 358-0903
    luzmila.v.george@irs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    DRAFT SOW_EViews FY24 renewal.docx
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