Questions_and_Answers.pdf

RFQ TIRNO-16-Q-00051

Commonly Asked Questions

1. Is this requirement a new effort?

No. This requirement is currently under contract under TIRNO-13-C-00020 which ends on February 6, 2016.

2. Who is the incumbent?

The incumbent contractor is Aeon Nexus Corporation.

3. What is the value of the incumbent’s contract?

TIRNO-13-C-00020 is valued at $1,500,000 which includes a base year and two option years.

4. Will the offeror be required to provide bugs, patches and fixes to the PeopleSoft software?

Yes, the offeror is expected to provide any required bugs, patches and fixes that may be required on the Oracle PeopleSoft licenses described in this requirement the IRS currently owns and uses.

5. Does this requirement require a GSA Schedule?

No, this requirement is being issued on the Open Market in accordance with FAR 12 and FAR part 13.5. Errors in the RFQ have been corrected to remove any reference to requiring a GSA schedule and or references to establishing a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

6. Will this requirement establish a BPA?

No, the RFQ has been corrected to remove said language. The RFQ envisions the establishment of a contract on a firm fixed priced basis with a period of performance of one year and two six month options.

7. Will an extension to the proposal due date be provided?

No. At this time the IRS is unable to extend the due date due to the need for an award prior to February 7, 2016. As such, an extension cannot be accommodated at this time.

8. Would the IRS consider releasing this RFQ unrestricted?

No. This requirement is being issued as a total small business set-aside for the NAICS code and size standard identified.