Windows-based econometric and forecasting software Licenses
ID: 5000196042Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE SUPPORT SERVICES, NON-HPC (LABOR) (DB02)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jul 24, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jul 24, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Aug 6, 2024, 2:00 PM UTC
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.

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