NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – CORPORATE REGISTRY BULK DATA & WEB ACCESS PRODUCTS, MOODY’S ANALYTICS, INC
ID: 5000183890Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DATA (OTHER THAN SCIENTIFIC) (B506)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c6f36017fd984cac922a1178785d78b2/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Moody’s Analytics, Inc. for the provision of corporate registry bulk data and web access products. The objective of this procurement is to enhance the IRS's capabilities in international taxation by supplying comprehensive financial and ownership information on approximately 450 million global companies, which will support various IRS divisions in analyzing complex tax issues. This data and the accompanying user-friendly web access platform are critical for improving tax administration and enforcement, with the contract expected to include a base year and four optional extensions to foster a long-term partnership. Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement to the Contract Specialist, Heather Payne-Waldock, via email by 3:30 PM (EST) on January 24, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Heather Payne-Waldock
    (937) 610-2129
    heather.j.payne-waldock@irs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Performance Work Statement (PWS) Corporate Registry Bulk Data.pdf
    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) seeks a contractor to provide bulk data and web access products to enhance international taxation efforts. The contractor's services will support IRS divisions, specifically Research, Applied Analytics & Statistics (RAAS) and Large Business & International (LB&I), by supplying corporate registry bulk data and access to an international business database. This data will assist in analyzing complex tax issues, such as transfer pricing, foreign ownership, and global mergers and acquisitions. The contractor is tasked with delivering bulk data, including financial and ownership information on approximately 450 million global companies, which will be used for various IRS functions like case selection and issue resolution. Additionally, the web access product will offer a user-friendly platform for IRS employees to conduct research and analysis. The project includes orientation briefings, customer support, training, and regular updates to ensure data integrity and compliance. Successful delivery of both products is crucial for improving tax administration and enforcement by the IRS. The contract's performance period includes a base year and four optional extensions, emphasizing a long-term partnership in enhancing IRS data capabilities.
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