VYASA Certara SOFTWARE
ID: 5000204495Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: MAINFRAME (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2358234b32ed4efbb298358273d36b3f/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is seeking information from businesses regarding their capabilities to provide Vyasa Certara software licenses and support services for integration with the Compliance Data Warehouse (CDW). This procurement aims to enhance the IRS's Research, Applied Analytics, and Statistics (RAAS) initiative by addressing computational challenges associated with complex numerical methods, thereby improving taxpayer models and analytics. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering software licenses and support over a three-year period, with options for extension, and must ensure quality assurance for all deliverables. Interested firms must submit their capabilities statements by February 7, 2025, to Steven Collum at steven.c.collum@irs.gov, with all proprietary information kept confidential during the evaluation process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Steven Collum
    (240) 613-9731
    steven.c.collum@irs.gov
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    Sources Sought SAM.pdf
    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking information from businesses regarding their capabilities to provide Vyasa Certara licenses and additional items as outlined in a draft statement of work (SOW). This sources sought notice invites responses from businesses of all sizes, with submissions due by February 7, 2025. Interested firms must submit a capabilities statement that includes their business profile, experience relevant to the SOW, specific competences, and whether they can provide a proposal. Firms should also indicate their capacity to execute the SOW and provide information on any subcontractors involved. Responses will be reviewed to inform the government's competition strategy for procurement, though participation is voluntary, and the government has no obligation to award contracts based on the submissions. All proprietary information will be kept confidential. The aim is to identify potential vendors who can fulfill the requirements set by the IRS while ensuring an open dialogue regarding capabilities and market conditions. Compliance with submission guidelines is critical for consideration.
    Vyasa Certara 2025 SOW.pdf
    The document outlines the acquisition of Vyasa Certara software by the IRS to enhance the Compliance Data Warehouse (CDW), a key component of the Research, Applied Analytics, and Statistics (RAAS) initiative. The CDW supports IRS research and advanced analytics, crucial for improving taxpayer models and workloads. The software is intended to address challenges related to algorithmically complex numerical methods that traditional CPU architectures cannot efficiently process. This procurement includes software licenses and support services for a three-year period, with options for extension. The focus is on integrating Vyasa Certara with existing RAAS infrastructure, enhancing computational capabilities for customer service analytics as directed by the Taxpayer First Act. The contract stipulates quality assurance measures for deliverables, including accuracy, clarity, and adherence to specified formats. The overall goal is to foster innovation within IRS analytics to mitigate risks and improve decision-making processes. This acquisition aligns with federal mandates for IT asset management and supports evidence-based policymaking through advanced analytics.
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