NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Bureau of National Affairs subscription Services for Department of Treasury Office of Tax Policy
ID: 2032H325N00012Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEDEPARTMENTAL OFFICESNATIONAL OFFICE - DO OTPS/TOPSNEW CARROLLTON, MD, 20706, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fdce78819a154c19a03094658b4829ee/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Office of Tax Policy, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with the Bureau of National Affairs for subscription services to Bloomberg Tax, including the Daily Tax Report. This procurement aims to provide the Office of Tax Policy with essential web-based access to current news, analysis, and legislative updates related to tax policy, which is critical for their ongoing evaluation of regulations and tax treaties. The contract is expected to cover a 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option periods, commencing on June 1, 2025, and interested parties must submit their responses by 12:00 PM EST on April 5, 2025, to Angela C. Gallo at angela.c.gallo@irs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Angela C. Gallo
    Angela.C.Gallo@irs.gov
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