15 5000189733 Notice of Intent (NOI) to Award a Sole Source Order LM.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE ORDER

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to award a sole source order to LRP Publication, Inc.

The work to be performed under this contract consists of connecting via the Internet to the on-line Federal Employment Data System. This system is designed for researching federal management research materials and assistance via Manager Advantage by LRP. Research material will be utilized to perform management assistance by all IRS managers service wide.

The authority permitting a Sole Source Acquisition is FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. The period of performance will be 12-months from date of award. According to market research conducted, LRP is the sole source creator and provider of a copyrighted, customizable, unique combination of quick solutions to frequently asked questions, in-depth overviews of key topics, timely and essential guidance, tips to avoid common mistakes, assessments, sample letters and forms, scenario-based videos, a glossary of key terms, and more found only on Manager Advantage.

No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent to sole source is not a request for competitive quotations; however, the Government will consider responses received no later than September 13, 2024, 1PM EST. Responses shall be submitted to Annet.land@irs.gov and Lisa.s.martin@irs.gov. Responses shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

1. The name of your company;

2. Company DUNS No.;

3. POC name and contact information;

4. The specific research solution that your company offers that fulfills the same function as the solution LRP has been providing. Include evidence that your company is capable of providing the specific research mentioned above; and

5. A description of research work and its overall capabilities.

It is your responsibility to demonstrate how your research and solution can provide the same functionality that exists with LRP mentioned above. The Government will not seek additional information from your company if you fail to provide sufficient evidence of having research capable of meeting the Government's needs.

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government's Contracting Officer.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.