IRS Royalty IP database services
ID: 5000190389Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICEMIDWEST REGIONCHICAGO, IL, 60606, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM AS A SERVICE: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (DH10)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0f7c2205de4e4dd7be36e54abc4fda3d/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is seeking qualified vendors to provide Internet Protocol (IP) Royalty Database Subscription services to support its Large Business and International (LB&I) division. The procurement aims to secure a comprehensive database that includes extensive historical data on IP transactions dating back to 2000, along with analytical tools and a user-friendly interface to assist IRS personnel in auditing IP transactions and service arrangements. This contract, which is a firm fixed price spanning five years with four optional renewal years, is crucial for enhancing the IRS's capabilities in evaluating tax-related transactions and ensuring compliance. Interested parties must acknowledge receipt of amendments to the solicitation and submit their quotations by September 16, 2024, with further inquiries directed to Megan Kelly at megan.e.kelly@irs.gov or Hassan Villalba at hassan.a.villalba@irs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Megan Kelly
    Megan.e.kelly@irs.gov
    Hassan Villalba
    (469) 801-0778
    hassan.a.villalba@irs.gov
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    15 RFQ 5000190389.pdf
    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Internet Protocol (IP) Royalty Database Subscription to support its Large Business and International (LB&I) division's mission of auditing IP transactions and service arrangements. The contract, which is a firm fixed price, will span five years, starting from September 28, 2024, with four optional renewal years, concluding in 2029. The ultimate goal is to procure a comprehensive database capable of providing historical data, analytical tools, and a user-friendly search interface for IRS personnel. Key requirements include a database with extensive coverage of IP transactions dating from 2000 onward, detailed transaction summaries, comprehensive analytical capabilities for transfer pricing analysis, and unlimited access without download caps. Vendor support, including timely analyst assistance and training for IRS employees, is essential. Offers must comply with the stated guidelines, including authorized reseller status and specific provisions in the solicitation. Invoices will be processed through the IRS’s Invoice Processing Platform, and strict adherence to FAR provisions is required. This solicitation aims to enhance IRS capabilities in tax-related transactions and support efficient compliance evaluation.
    RFQ 5000190389 Amendment 0002.pdf
    This document outlines an amendment to a solicitation for contracting, mandating that contractors acknowledge receipt of the amendment prior to a specified deadline to prevent rejection of their offers. Notable points include instructions for acknowledging receipt and options for amending previously submitted offers. The amendment allows contractors to provide demonstrations, which must be scheduled with a designated contact by a specific date. The deadline for submitting requests for quotations (RFQ) has been extended to September 16, 2024. The document details the pertinent contract ID, effective date, and contact information for procurement officials. Overall, the amendment serves to clarify submission protocols while enhancing participation through demonstration opportunities, ensuring compliance and timely communication in the solicitation process.
    RFQ 5000190389 Amendnment 0001 SF30.pdf
    This document serves as Amendment 0001 to Solicitation RFQ 5000190389, which necessitates acknowledging receipt of the amendment by potential contractors prior to the specified deadline to avoid rejection of their offers. The amendment updates the Product Service Code (PSC) to B507, categorizing it under Special Studies/Analysis-Economic and clarifies the abbreviation "IP" as Intellectual Property. Additionally, it replaces page 3 of the original RFQ with an attached Line-Item Table detailing various subscription periods for an Intellectual Property Royalty Subscription Database, including the Base Year and Option Years, each lasting 12 months. Each item specifies the periods of performance and quantities required. Although a signature from the contractor is not required, acknowledgment and adherence to the amendment terms are critical for compliance with federal solicitation processes. The purpose of this document aligns with standard practices in federal contracting and procurement processes.
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