Inactive

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE Order under FAR SubPart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services, 13.501(a) Sole Source Acquisitions. Circu... This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE Order under FAR SubPart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services, 13.501(a) Sole Source Acquisitions. Circumstances of the contract action deem that only one source is reasonably available due to unique experience in building both government and commercial innovation ecosystems. The government intends to place an open market sole source order to The Outpost, LLC. for the continuation of services related to the development of forward-looking modernization strategies for government security leaders in the areas of (1) crypto-currency, (2) fintech, (3) quantum finance, (4) cybersecurity, (5) artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) and other emerging digital transformation initiatives with a performance period of 07/01/2023 through 04/30/2024 to include a 7 month base and one 3 month option period. This requirement represents a follow-on order for services currently performed under purchase order 2043FY-22-P-00225. Specific tasks include (1) curating mission partner needs/advocacy through Think Tank Roadshow events, (2) delivery of a fellowship program that cultivates government intrapreneurs, and transformation sprints for digitization technologies and architecture (see statement of objectives attached). Responses to this notice are reserved for SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS ONLY. Responses to this notice will be evaluated by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested persons (small business concerns ONLY) may identify their interest and capability and respond to the requirement no later than 12:00 PM EST, June 27, 2023. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Questions should be directed in writing and sent via email to Darryl Mitchell, Contract Specialist, at darryl.g.mitchell@irs.gov.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The IRS Enterprise Digitalization & Case Management Office (EDCMO) is looking for a small disadvantaged business (ONLY) to provide consulting services aimed at extending and amplifying the IRS’ modern... The IRS Enterprise Digitalization & Case Management Office (EDCMO) is looking for a small disadvantaged business (ONLY) to provide consulting services aimed at extending and amplifying the IRS’ modernization objectives. Specifically, research, advisory and assistance consulting services are needed to continue support for the development of IRS modernization strategy of the ED&CMO/ IRS Modernization Business Plan which includes; expanding the future of crypto-currency, fintech, quantum finance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), and digital transformation for the IRS. These objectives will be accomplished by (1) bringing cutting-edge problem solvers and industry experts to the forefront, (2) addressing IRS needs by curating IRS and mission partner needs/ advocacy through think tank roadshow(s), (3) developing content and delivering workshops/secure intrapreneurship, fellowship programming and (4) delivering transformation sprints for digitization technologies and architecture. The projected period of performance consist of a 9 month base period (07/01/2023 – 03/31/2024) and a 3 month option period (04/01/2024 – 06/30/2024). See entire sources sought synopsis attached for details for providing a compliant response to this notice.