Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Coinbase90561.doc

The IRS Office of Information Technology Acquisitions (OITA) intends to award a sole source contract for brand name specific Coinbase Analytic web-based subscription licenses: 100 Pine Street, Suite 1250, San Francisco CA 94111. Criminal Investigation (CI) is requesting this brand name specific Coinbase Analytic web-based subscription.

In support of its law enforcement investigative mission, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation (CI) Cyber Crimes Unit (CCU) requires a software tool that can assist in the tracing of various types of cryptocurrency, not just Bitcoin. While Bitcoin is the most widely known, there are currently thousands of cryptocurrencies in existence today. As law enforcement techniques evolve and other cryptocurrencies gain acceptance, criminals are using other types of cryptocurrencies, not just Bitcoin to facilitate their crimes. In addition to the Bitcoin Blockchain, Coinbase Analytics (fka Neutrino) allows for the analysis and tracking of cryptocurrency flows across multiple blockchains that criminals are currently using. Coinbase Analytics also provides some enhanced law enforcement sensitive capabilities that are not currently found in other tools on the market. This action will result in a Firm Fix Priced purchase order, Period of Performance: One base year from date of award with one 12-month option.

The NAICS code is 519130. This announcement is in accordance with FAR 6.302. The point of contact is Ms Stephanie Bracey, Contracting Officer, e-mail: Stephanie.Bracey@irs.gov

Description: Coinbase Analytic Web Subscription Quantity 1.00

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This is a notice of intent to award using other than full and open competition and should not be considered a request for information on whether additional vendors have the capability to perform this service. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE. A request for more information or a copy of the solicitation will not be considered a response. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses to this notice must be emailed to Stephanie Bracey at ." Stephanie.Bracey@irs.gov. All responses must be received no later than Noon Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Tuesday April 21, 2020, and will be considered by the Government. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the services required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's bona fide capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Any responses received as a result of this notice, shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a future competitive requirement.

Responses will NOT be considered as either proposals or bids. A determination by the Government not to open this requirement to competition, based upon any written responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.