Secure Courier Services_Sources Sought_v1.0_111524.docx

Sources Sought Synopsis Product Service Code: R602 NAICS: 561613 Armored Car Services Release Date: 12/02/2024 Response Due Date: 12/16/2024 Primary Point of Contact: Tujuannah “Jodi” Strickland Tujuannah.S.Strickland@Irs.gov

SOURCES SOUGHT - THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS IS RELEASED PURSUANT TO FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION {FAR) PART 10, MARKET RESEARCH.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to purchase armored professional courier service, to deliver cash remittances up to a maximum of 100 IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) located throughout the United States. The objective of this requirement is to establish a safe and uniform process for delivering cash from IRS TACs to a Treasury General Account (TGA) bank’s cash vault. It is imperative that the vendor be able to service all the TACs nationwide. The vendor shall be able to provide secured courier service for special pickups (if applicable). The special pickups shall not be stored in the TAC overnight or over the weekend. The successful vendor shall be able to provide both services and if not, be able to partner with subcontractors or create teaming arrangements to substantially meet the business requirements of the IRS under this solicitation.

The Vendor shall provide all personnel, supervision, transportation (secure vehicles), and labor (armed professional guards/drivers) necessary to perform the driving, pick-up, and delivery of cash from the TAC location and to the specified TGA bank locations. All personnel must have the skills, knowledge, and training to perform the services required. It will be the contractor's responsibility to provide uniforms, training, supervising, and discharging of employees.

DISCLAIMER

This notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal or quote. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract resulting from this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this SSN is strictly voluntary.

1. Requirements of the SSN The intent of this SSN is to obtain information that will assist the IRS / OCPO in determining the market for vendors with this capability. The IRS / OCPO requests information from Vendors with the capability of providing the equipment, materials, and services outlined in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (Attachment 1).

2. SSN Information Requested The IRS / OCPO is seeking SSN responses from Interested Parties, which shall be provided in three (3) Sections, capabilities statement, relevant contracts, and industry feedback. Vendors who believe they can meet the requirements outlined in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS Attachment 1), should respond by completing the (3) three sections below.

Section 1 – Capabilities Statement Respondents shall provide a brief capabilities statement, not to exceed five (5) pages, as it relates to their approach, methodology, and ability to provide the equipment and services outlined in the attached draft PWS (Attachment 1). The capabilities statement shall include, but is not limited to:

· Company identifying information (name, address, CAGE code, Unique Entity ID, etc.).

· Company Point of Contact (name, title, phone number, and email).

· Certification of business size (large or small) based on the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) size standard for NAICS code 561613.

· Socioeconomic category (i.e., small business, 8(a), woman-owned, veteran-owned, etc.), if applicable.

· Any potential GSA Schedule Contract Number(s) or a copy of the Schedule Contract (copy will be excluded from the 5-page limit).

Section 2 – Relevant Contracts Based on the time frame and requirements outlined in the attached draft PWS Attachment 1), respondents shall submit information on their most relevant contracts from within the past five (5) years. Contracts performed as a Prime Contractor will be considered more relevant than contracts performed as a sub-contractor.

For the relevant information, the IRS is requesting the following information, not to exceed one (1) page for each contract:

· Prime or Sub-Contractor

· Small business subcontracting opportunities provided, if applicable.

· Program title and contract number, delivery order, task order number

· Contracting agency / customer

· Original contract value and contract type

· Summarize major achievements, successes, innovations, and findings that were accomplished during contract performance, as well as any major problems/challenges encountered, and corrective actions taken to resolve them during the period of performance of the contract.

Section 3 – Industry Feedback Respondents are strongly encouraged to provide feedback, not to exceed two (2) pages, they feel is relevant regarding suggested approaches to fulfilling this requirement. In addition to respondent suggested feedback, the IRS is interested in feedback or suggestions regarding the following topics, which is included in the two (2) page limit:

· Are there any concerns with the primary Product Service Code (PSC) selected? If so, which PSC would be a better fit?

· Are there any concerns with the NAICS code selected? If so, which NAICS code would be a better fit?

· Does the draft PWS (Attachment 1) clearly describe the Government’s requirement?

· Is there any specific language in the draft documents that may be unnecessarily driving cost, schedule, or performance?

· Are there any specific concerns regarding the IRS’s requirement, acquisition strategy, or attachments?

· Are there any concerns regarding the ability to complete the scope of work within the period of performance? If so, what is a reasonable timeframe?

3. Submission Instructions All responses to this SSN shall be sent via email to Contract Specialist Tujuannah Strickland (Tujuannah.S.Strickland@IRS.gov). Submissions must be received no later than 1:00pm Eastern Time (ET) on 14 June 2024. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to the email addresses above. No phone calls will be accepted; all correspondence shall be in writing at this time.

Responses shall not contain any brochures, advertising or any other type of extraneous, graphic literature or documents that have not been requested and are not relevant or essential in demonstrating the company’s ability to provide the required services.

Vendors shall reference "Secure Courier Services Support" in the subject line of their response as well as in the subject line of any other e-mail correspondence referencing this notice.

** THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT RESPOND TO PHONE CALLS**