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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 7000001926 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 (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541611 with a small business size standard of 15M. The period of performance is September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021 and two option years. The Internal Revenue Service requires a research-based subscription for enterprise risk management consulting and benchmarking. Offerors shall provide a quotation for the line item number 0001 - Enterprise Membership Subscription for Risk Management Leadership Council. The Government will evaluate each offeror’s technical understanding and approach to the following task in the Statement of Work (SOW): Ability of contractor to provide “Enterprise Membership Subscription Access” to the risk management resources of the Risk Management Leadership Council as described in the SOW. This may include the offeror’s proposed methods, resources, expertise, and relevant experience for fulfilling the SOW task. 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) 1052.209-9002 Notice and Consent to Disclose and Use of Taxpayer Return Information (May 2018), (11) 1052.232-9001 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements for the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Jul 2019) and (12) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016). 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. All responsible sources who can provide the above requirement shall submit written quotations via emailed to faith.m.ashton@irs.gov , no later 15 calendar days from the posted date of this notice. 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. All questions must be submitted by email to faith.m.ashton@irs.gov by 12 p.m. on July 27, 2020 (Eastern Time). Responses will be posted on beta.sam.gov by July 29, 2020 at 12 p.m. The RFQ closing date is 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, August 5, 2020.