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Notice of Proposed Contract Action

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Midstates Area Procurement Office intends to issue an order on a sole source basis to Thompson Reuters (Markets) LLC for Loan Connector database access for transfer-pricing exam cases involving multinational companies operating in major world economies. Loan Connector is the only database service available that can provide the IRS with the depth and breadth of coverage necessary to perform the require economic analysis. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 519190. Thompson Reuters (Markets) LLC is the only vendor able to provide the quality and scope of the data required by the IRS at this time. The contract covers a one year base period, with a period of performance from September 26, 2016 through September 25, 2017.

The Government intends to solicit and award with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-

1. This notice is neither a request for proposals nor a solicitation of offers. Any other interested organizations must submit a written statement of their capabilities and qualifications to fulfill this requirement to the identified point of contact as soon as possible, but not later than 10:00 am (CST) 3 days after the date of this announcement. Faxed and e-mailed statements are acceptable, but the senders bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing to facsimile number (469) 801-0782 Attn:

Christopher Bartels or e-mail address christopher.bartels@irs.gov.

Any such statement of capabilities and qualifications received by the deadline will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Christopher Bartels Contracting Officer

Cheryl Hill Section Chief