Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a requirement for an Automated Web-based System That Assists With Mail Label Production, Preparation and Tracking of USPS Certified Mail and Return Receipt Mail ... The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a requirement for an Automated Web-based System That Assists With Mail Label Production, Preparation and Tracking of USPS Certified Mail and Return Receipt Mail services. This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice that will be posted in GSA E-Buy solely through www.gsa.ebuy.gov. and targets FSS contract holders under General Services Administration’s (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) SIN 561499M - Mail Management, Systems, Processing Equipment and Related Solutions. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition; and (4) availability of domestic sources in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercially. The information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. Capability statement /information sought. Companies that believe they possess the capabilities to provide the required services should submit documentation of their ability to meet each of the project requirements to the Contracting Officer. The capability statement must specifically address each of the project requirements separately. Capability statements must also include the Company Name, Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information. The response must include the respondents’ technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. Interested companies are required to identify their type of business, applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, and size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration. The government requests that no proprietary or confidential business data be submitted in a response to this notice. However, responses that indicate the information therein is proprietary will be properly safeguarded for Government use only. Capability statements must include the name and telephone number of a point of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with Government representatives. Capability statements in response to this market survey that do not provide sufficient information for evaluation will be considered non-responsive. When submitting this information, please reference 5000154667-23-SS-CMS. The response is limited to five (5) page limit. The 5-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested. All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. No telephone requests, written requests, or questions for/about this sources sought notice will be accepted outside of the GSA eBuy site. The response must be submitted to Cathy S. Collier at e-mail address cathy.s.collier@irs.gov and Aundra Rhone-Jones at Aundra.m.rhone-jones@irs.gov The response must be received on or before October 24, 2022, 12:00 pm, Eastern Time. “Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a combined synopsis/solicitation, or synopsis and solicitation may be published in GSA E-BUY or Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation