Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The Department of Treasury/Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a requirement for BIA-ISCP Testing Analytics (BITA) Tool Support. For information purposes, the services described shall be in accordance ... The Department of Treasury/Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a requirement for BIA-ISCP Testing Analytics (BITA) Tool Support. For information purposes, the services described shall be in accordance with the Department of Treasury/Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Statement of Work/Statement of Objectives/Performance Work Statement entitled, BIA-ISCP Testing Analytics (BITA) Tool. The solicitation (RFQ8287) will be available on November 21, 2022 and will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Information Technology (IT), 54151S Information Technology Professional Services. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through www.gsa.ebuy.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring that site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring that site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The estimated closing date of GSA eBuyRFQ1597083, Reference # 8287 will be on December 12, 2022. All responsible sources may submit a quote via that site to be considered by this agency. No telephone requests, written requests, or questions for/about this solicitation will be accepted outside of the GSA eBuy site. This requirement is a Small Disadvantage Business set-aside.

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**SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE** This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. This notice should not be intended as a commitment by the Government for any purpose other ... **SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE** This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. This notice should not be intended as a commitment by the Government for any purpose other than market research. This announcement does not commit the Government to any contractual agreement. This notice is to determine the availability of businesses that can provide the services identified in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for BIA-ISCP Testing Analytics (BITA) Tool. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts or quotations. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in the response. This notice is for market research purposes only. The Government is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. Respondents may not be notified of the results of the analysis. All data received in response to this RFI is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be fully protected from release outside the Government. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with all applicable Government regulations. All documentation shall become the property of the Government and will not be returned. 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 solicitation may be issued; however, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Capability statements will not be returned and will not be accepted after the due date. Contract holders responding to this market survey should keep in mind that only focused and pertinent information is requested. Generic corporate marketing materials, which do not address the requirements set forth below, should not be submitted. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. In order to respond to this notice, contract holders must be able to clearly convey their experience and/or ability to perform the services listed in draft BITA Tool PWS. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code could potentially be for 541512 Computer System Design Services. Vendors shall reference “BIA-ISCP Testing Analytics (BITA) Tool” in the subject line of their response as well as in the subject line of any other e-mail SUBMISSION INFORMATION Capability statements may not exceed 5 pages excluding the cover page. Interested companies are requested to provide the following: 1. Company name, DUNS Number, point of contact, telephone number, and e-mail address. 2. Type of Company (i.e., small business, 8(a), woman owned, veteran owned, etc.) 3. Vendor responses to the below requested information: Contract holder’s capability statement that addresses organizational and staff experience and expertise for each of the tasks addressed in the attached draft Performance Work Statement. Additionally, capability statements should address corporate resources and relevant projects. Contract holders should demonstrate that they have the necessary personnel, capability of retaining personnel, materials, and expertise to support the efforts detailed in the draft PWS. Provide any specific labor categories, skill sets or certifications required to provide BITA Tool support. What schedules or contract vehicles are available for you to compete for these services (including contract numbers)? Level of interest in this requirement: Highly likely to propose, may propose, or unlikely to propose. Submission Instructions: Questions in response to this sources sought notice may be submitted electronically via email to daffeney.l.wilson@irs.gov on or before September 19, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The Government reserves the right to respond to some, all or none of the questions submitted. Firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit their capability statements. All capability statements must be received no later than September 23, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time via email to Daffeney L. Wilson at daffeney.l.wilson@irs.gov. No phone calls or emails related to this sources sought notice will be accepted. **SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE**