RFI Alma AND Primo Library.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES (IRS)

OFFICE OF CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #5000208058

Title: Alma & Primo (Library) Software

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), on behalf of Office of Chief Counsel Library (Library), is seeking sources on a recurring requirement for the following brand name only, Alma & Primo Software (Q5QF09WIS-208058). This Request for Information (RFI) is for informational purposes only; it is not a request for proposal or a solicitation for a contract or grant award, and it does not obligate the Government in any way.

The Government will consider all relevant comments as appropriate but will not issue a formal response to industry comments or related inquiries. All future information about this acquisition will also be distributed solely through Sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring that site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.

I. PURPOSE:

The purpose of this RFI is to gather information from potential vendors capabilities and updated industries practices before the solicitation of Alma & Primo Software.

This RFI is for informational purposes only; it is not a request for proposal or a solicitation for a contract or grant award, and it does not obligate the Government in any way.

II. BACKGROUND:

The IRS Office of the Chief Counsel’s statutory obligations under 26 U.S.C. § 7803(b)(2) include to furnish legal opinions, represent the IRS Commissioner before the U.S. Tax Court, and determine which actions should be litigated under the laws relating to the IRS, and prepare recommendations for the Department of Justice. The IRS, Office of Chief Counsel Library (hereafter Library), answers legal research reference questions, provides specialized training, and curates a premier legal research collection of both print and electronic resources. To meet these statutory obligations, the Library provides advanced legal research support and tools to Chief Counsel attorneys. This includes using a variety of print and electronic resources that the library procures, maintains, and makes available for employee use.

The requirement is described in the attached Department of Treasury/IRS Statement of Work (SOW) titled “Library Services Platform.”

III. INFORMATION REQUESTED:

Alma & Primo Software

PSC: 7A21 - IT and Telecom - Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software) NAICS Code: 513210 - Software Publishers

See attached SOW for details.

1. Have you provided similar services/supplies for the government? If yes, provide detailed information.

2. Does your company retain property rights to provide articulate 360 software, in accordance with the attached IRS SOW? If yes, provide detailed description.

3. Does your company meet FedRAMP requirement? If yes, provide detailed description.

IV. RESPONSES:

All responses to this request for information should demonstrate capability for completely fulfilling the requirements stated in the SOW.

All Responses should include the following:

1. Company or entity name, address, DUNS, and contact information for primary point of contact

2. Business classification(s): Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Smal Disadvantaged

Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women -Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business,

3. Detailed descriptions of capabilities to provide quality translation services as specified above in a wide variety of languages in a timely manner. (Less than5 pages)

4. Include feedback regarding the RFI (optional)

V. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

This RFI will be available on August 19, 2025, and will be distributed solely through Sam.gov.

All responsible sources may submit a concise capability statement. No telephone or written requests, or questions regarding this RFI will be accepted outside of the acquisition site for which it is posted.

The estimated closing date of the RFI will be on August 29, 2025.

VI. DISCLAIMER AND USE OF INFORMATION:

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT

SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS REQUEST. This RFI does not guarantee that the Government will issue a solicitation or award a contract for supplies or services. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable government regulations.

Any material received will be public domain unless clearly marked (on each page) as proprietary. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for proprietary information not properly identified. Not responding to this RFI will not preclude an entity from submitting a proposal to any subsequent IRS solicitations. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with responding to this request.

Please email your questions or comments regarding the RFI to Cleidiane Perez (Contract

Specialist) at cleidiane.s.perez@irs.gov. Respondents are advised that questions, comments and Government responses may be posted publicly on SAM.gov, although the identity of the requesting organization will be withheld.

Respectfully, Michael Kreacic IRS Contracting Officer

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Request for Information (RFI)

2. SOW