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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional informati... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Solicitation Number is 5000085877 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87. The associated North American Industrial Classification System code for this procurement 561450 with a small business size standard of $16.5 million. The Contractor will provide a subscription renewal of 25 “seats” for Hoover’s Advantage. Period of performance is September 18, 2020 through September 17, 2021 and four (4) option years. The Government will evaluate each offeror’s technical understanding and approach to the following tasks in the Statement of Work (SOW): Task 1 - Providing updated information on industry and financial information for companies in the Hoover’s Advantage database which is the source for the subscription; Task 2 - Providing updated explanations for corporate structure and lines of business for companies in the Hoover’s Advantage database; and Task 3 - Providing access for 31 users, as well as the ability to download necessary statistics. This may include the offeror’s proposed plans, methods, resources, expertise, and relevant experience for fulfilling the SOW tasks. The Government intends to issue a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award based on the quote that is responsive to the solicitation and determined to be the best value to the Government. The Government is more concerned with obtaining a quote with superior technical merit than making an award at the lowest evaluated price. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers. technical capability and price. Technical capability is significantly more than important than price. Quote submittal must, at a minimum show: (1) solicitation number, (2) price, (3) technical capability, (4) Name, address, and telephone number of offeror, (5) Taxpayer Identification Number, (5) CAGE Code, (6) DUNS Number, (7) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, (8) GSA number if applicable; (9) business size and payment terms, (10) IR1052.232-7003--Electronic Invoicing Payment Requirements for the Invoice Platform (IPP) (Jul 2019), paragraph ( c ) Contractor Point of Contact Information, (11) IR1052.209-9002 Notice of Consent to Disclosure and Use of Taxpayer Return Information (May 2018) and (12) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016), paragraph (b)(1)(2). Quote should include resume of the proposed Contract/Research Manager, a least three (3) corporate references, are limited to 10 pages, and will be accepted by e-mail as stated below. Potential sources who believe they can provide the service listed above are invited to submit quote, technical capability and provisions in writing to johnny.h.burkhalteriii@irs.gov no later than 10:00 a.m., September 9, 2020 (Eastern Time). All questions must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on September 2, 2020. Responses will be posted on beta.sam.gov by September 4, 2020 by 10:00 a.m. This solicitation requires registration with www.sam.gov in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.beta.sam.gov. Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award. This notice is not a request for proposals. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.