TIRNO-16-Q-00164.rtf

OMB Control No. 1505-0081

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

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THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS PURCHASE SET-ASIDE.

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1. REQUEST NO.

TIRNO-16-Q-00164

2. DATE ISSUED

06/02/2016

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

Q-6-QT-01-CI-V12 000

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF. UNDER BDSA REG. 2 AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY

6. DELIVER BY (Date)

Internal Revenue Service 5000 Ellin Road Lanham, MD 20706

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

7. DELIVERY

TELEPHONE NUMBER

X

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER (See Schedule)

NAME

NEIL O GROSS

AREA CODE

NUMBER

613 - 5099

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO: All Offerors

a. NAME

b. COMPANY

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. CITY

e. STATE

f. ZIP CODE

d. STATE

e. ZIP CODE

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

05/20/2016 @ 2:00PM

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5A. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

See Attached Schedule(s)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

A. 10 Calendar Days

B. 20 Calendar Days

C. 30 Calendar Days

d. Calendar Days

Number

Percentage

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or Print)

b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY

AREA CODE

d. CITY

e. STATE

f. ZIP CODE

c. TITLE (Type or Print)

NUMBER

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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Standard Form 18 (Rev. 6-95) Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.125-1 (a)

TIRNO-16-Q-00164

Section B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Line Item No.

Description of Supplies/Services Qty U/I Unit Price Total

Base Period - ECrimes - EMAILCHEMY software.

NOTE: DELIVERY is electronic to: Debra.Malette@ci.irs.gov. A secondary delivery address is John.Minsek@ci.irs.gov. ELECTRONIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: DEBRA.MALETTE@CI.IRS.GOV.

88.00

EA

Period of Performance:

Start 09/26/2016 - End 09/25/2017

Delivery To:

33835

CID eCrimes Facility

3320 Noble Pond Way Woodbridge, VA 22193

FOB:

Origin

Option Year 1 - ECrimes - EMAILCHEMY software.

NOTE: DELIVERY is electronic to: Debra.Malette@ci.irs.gov. A secondary delivery address is John.Minsek@ci.irs.gov. ELECTRONIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: DEBRA.MALETTE@CI.IRS.GOV.

1.00

Start 09/26/2017 - End 09/25/2018

CID eCrimes Facility

Option Year 2 - ECrimes - EMAILCHEMY software.

NOTE: DELIVERY is electronic to: Debra.Malette@ci.irs.gov. A secondary delivery address is John.Minsek@ci.irs.gov. ELECTRONIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: DEBRA.MALETTE@CI.IRS.GOV.

0.00

Start 09/26/2018 - End 09/25/2019

CID eCrimes Facility

Option Year 3 - ECrimes - EMAILCHEMY software.

NOTE: DELIVERY is electronic to: Debra.Malette@ci.irs.gov. A secondary delivery address is John.Minsek@ci.irs.gov. ELECTRONIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: DEBRA.MALETTE@CI.IRS.GOV.

Start 09/26/2019 - End 09/25/2020

CID eCrimes Facility

Option Year 4 - ECrimes - EMAILCHEMY software.

NOTE: DELIVERY is electronic to: Debra.Malette@ci.irs.gov. A secondary delivery address is John.Minsek@ci.irs.gov. ELECTRONIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: DEBRA.MALETTE@CI.IRS.GOV.

Start 09/26/2020 - End 09/25/2021

CID eCrimes Facility

TIRNO-16-Q-00164

1 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months.

(End of Clause)

2 IR1052.239-9009 Section 508 Conformance (Sep 2006)

Each electronic and information technology (EIT) product and/or product-related service delivered under the terms of this contract, at a minimum, shall conform to applicable EIT accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194 at the level of conformance specified in this solicitation.

The following technical standards have been determined to be applicable to this contract:

___ 1194.22, Web-based intranet and internet information and applications.

_(a) _(b)_(c)_(d)_(e)_(f) _(g)_(h)_(i)_(j)_(k)_(l)_(m)_(n)_(o)_(p)

___ 1194.23, Telecommunications products.

_(a) _(b)_(c)_(d)_(e)_(f) _(g)_(h)_(i)_(j)_(k)

___ 1194.24, Video and multimedia products.

_(a) _(b)_(c)_(d)

___ 1194.25, Self-contained, closed products.

_(a) _(b)_(c)_(d)_(e)_(f) _(g)_(h)_(i)_(j)

___ 1194.26, Desktop and portable computers.

_(a) _(b)_(c)_(d)

The standards do not require the installation of specific accessibility-related software or the attachment of an assistive technology device, but merely require that the EIT be compatible with such software and devices so that it can be made accessible if so required by the agency in the future.

The following functional performance criteria (36 CFR 1194.31) apply to this contract.

_X_ (a) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user vision shall be provided, or support for assistive technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided.

_X_ (b) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 shall be provided in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently, or support for assistive technology used by people who are visually impaired shall be provided.

_X_ (c) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user hearing shall be provided, or support for assistive technology used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided.

_X_ (d) Where audio information is important for the use of a product, at least one mode of operation and information retrieval shall be provided in an enhanced auditory fashion, or support for assistive hearing devices shall be provided.

_X_ (e) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user speech shall be provided, or support for assistive technology used by people with disabilities shall be provided.

_X_ (f) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength shall be provided.

3 1052.232-7003 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements for the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Aug 2012)

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Managements Internet Payment Platform (IPP) is a government-wide electronic payment information service that replaces the Payment Advice Internet Delivery (PAID) system. IPP allows vendors to receive their remittance information from their financial institution. Effective October 31, 2008, IPP replaced the PAID system. Former PAID users have been automatically migrated to IPP and need to complete the initial provisioning process from the new user ID, temporary password, and web address sent by Treasury. This is necessary in order to log in to the IPP and view or download payment information. New vendors may register on-line at https://ipp.gov. For additional information, refer to the IPP Customer Support at (866) 973-3131.

The IPP will continue to support the following notification services previously offered by PAID: Web access only to remittance data, no payment notification emails sent, payment notification without remittance detail, and payment notification with remittance detail. Users may select event-driven notifications and schedule the frequency. Vendors can only access their own payment data. IPP remittance information includes the following data: ACH trace number, supplier name, agency name, payment status, issue date, invoice number, PO number, invoice amount, discount amount, payment amount, bank name, and bank address. The IPP will collect payment data for 18 months, which will be available for search, display and download. Payment information will be uploaded to the IPP daily from Treasury systems on the date of payment.

4 AB 1052.203-98 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (DEVIATION 2015-00003)

(a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(End of Provision)

5 IR1052.232-7003 W Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Invoice Processing Platform(IPP) Waiver Form

The IRS invoicing and payment requirements clause (IR1052.232-7003) requires that all invoices under awards made (or effective) on or after October 1, 2012, be submitted electronically via the IPP unless a waiver is requested and granted. If the Contractor is unable to submit its invoice through the IPP, the Contractor shall complete this waiver form indicating the reason for the waiver request by selecting the appropriate box below and providing a narrative summarizing in detail the circumstances requiring a waiver. For a solicitation, submit the waiver form with the proposal submission. For a modification that incorporates the IPP clause into an existing contract, submit the form with the modification. The CO will notify the vendor via e-mail or another appropriate means of communication prior to award as to whether their waiver has been approved or denied. If the waiver is granted, then a copy of the approved waiver must be submitted with each invoice that the vendor submits to the payment office or the invoice will be returned.

Reason for requesting a waiver of the requirement to submit an electronic invoice via the IPP:

0 1. Submission of invoices through IPP would impose a hardship on an individual (includes employees and sole proprietors) due to: either a physical or mental disability; a geographic, language, or literacy barrier; or an undue financial burden. The requirement to submit invoices through the IPP is automatically waived for all individuals who do not have payment capability using ACH with a U.S. financial institution.

0 2. The political, financial or communications infrastructure where the place of business is located does not support access to the IPP for submitting invoices electronically.

0 3. The contractor is located within an area designated by the President of the United States or an authorized agency administration as a disaster area. (Please identify area/location.)

0 4. The submission of invoices electronically may pose a threat to national security, the life or physical safety of an individual may be endangered, or a law enforcement action may be compromised.

0 5. The agency does not expect to receive more than one invoice from the same contractor within a one-year period. i.e., the invoice submission is non-recurring.

0 6. The contractor customarily submits a high volume of invoices on a regular basis via file format, not currently supported by the IPP (i.e., uses a file format other than XML or CSV) and the high volume of invoices would cause a significant burden to the contractor if submitted through the IPP individually. If utilizing this exception, please identify the file formats supported by your invoicing system so that the IPP may consider implementing the requested file format at a later date. File format(s) used:

0 7. Other - Please explain

Attach a separate sheet of paper with a summary narrative substantiating the circumstances for the waiver exception selected from above (1 through 7).

Waiver Submitted By:

Contractor Name Name of Person Submitting Request for Waiver Title Signature of Person Submitting Request for Waiver E-mail Address Phone No.

Contract/Order No.

Date Submitted

Waiver Approved By:

Contracting Officers Name Printed Contracting Officers Signature Date

6 IR1052.232-7003 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements for the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Jul 2015)

(a) Definitions:

"Short payment" as used in this clause means an invoice that includes the cost or price for supplies or services delivered or performed, as well as the cost or price for supplies or services not yet tendered to the Government in accordance with the terms of the contract, order or agreement.

"Short payment" example: The contract requires the delivery of a set number of items, with the price, delivery location, and delivery due date also specified. The vendor delivers 50% of the items as specified but invoices for 100% of the items. Before implementation of the IPP, the IRS would have paid the vendor for the items delivered and instructed the vendor to re-invoice the IRS when the balances of the items were delivered. In other words, the IRS would "short pay" the invoice since the IRS did not remit payment for the full invoice amount. With implementation of the IPP, the IRS can no longer do this because the IRS cannot accept an electronic invoice that includes items not yet received. The IRS will reject the invoice. The vendor needs to submit an invoice for only the items received by the IRS (in this case, 50%), and, assuming that these items meet all other contract terms and conditions, the IRS will pay the invoiced amount. The vendor submits subsequent invoice(s) for items as they are delivered and accepted.

(b) The Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is a secure Web-based electronic invoicing and payment information service available to all Federal agencies and their suppliers. Effective October 1, 2012, invoicing for payment through the IPP will be mandatory for all new contract awards. Additional information regarding the IPP may be found at the IPP website address https://www.ipp.gov. Contractors must complete the contractor point of contact information below, and submit it with their proposal submissions. Contractors may contact the IPP Helpdesk for assistance via e-mail atippgroup@bos.frb.org or via phone at (866) 973-3131. Once a contract award has been made, the contractor will be contacted by the IPP via e-mail to set-up an account. It will be necessary for contractors to login to their IPP accounts every 90 days to keep their IPP accounts active.

(c) Contractor Point of Contact Information Contractor Name:

Contractor IPP Point of Contact Name:

Contractor Phone Number:

Contractor E-mail Address:

(d) Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements

Vendor invoices submitted electronically through the IPP should be in the proper format and contain the information required for payment processing. In order to be approved for payment, a "proper invoice" must list the items specified in FAR 52.232-25 (a)(3)(i) through (a)(3)(x), or in the case of a Commercial Item Contract, the items included in 52.212-4(g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(x).

If the vendor is offering a discount via the IPP, the discount must be reflected on the invoice. The vendor will select 'Create Invoice'. The IPP system will default to `Net 30 Prompt Pay` under the Payment Terms dropdown box. The vendor will select from 54 different discount options for the invoice that is being created. If the vendor chooses to offer a discount on the invoice screen, the information will interface to the payment system for processing. Discounts that are offered on attachments rather than the invoice itself cannot be accepted.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the invoice (Contracting Officer fills in additional documentation that must be furnished by the contractor (e.g. timesheet)) Please do not submit into IPP any documentation/attachments that conflict with what is stated on the invoice:

(e) Payment and Invoice Questions

For payment and invoice questions, contact the Beckley Finance Center at (304) 254-3372 or via e-mail at cfo.bfc.ipp.customer.support@irs.gov.

(f) Waiver

If the Contractor is unable to use the IPP for submitting payment requests starting on October 1, 2012, then a waiver form must be completed and submitted with the contractor`s proposal submission for review and approval by the Contracting Officer based on one of the conditions listed in the waiver form included as Attachment 1 to this clause. The vendor will be notified prior to award as to whether their request for waiver has been approved or denied. If the waiver is granted, then a copy of the waiver must be submitted with each paper invoice that the vendor submits to the payment office or the invoice will be returned.

g) Short Payment

Short payment on vendor submitted invoices will no longer be processed or paid. If any portion of the invoice does not meet the requirements for a proper invoice, the entire invoice shall be rejected and returned to the vendor unpaid.

7 DT1052.210-70 Contractor Publicity (Apr 2015)

As prescribed in 1009.204-70, insert the following clause:

The Contractor, or any entity or representative acting on behalf of the Contractor, shall not refer to the supplies or services furnished pursuant to the provisions of this contract in any news release or commercial advertising, or in connection with any news release or commercial advertising, without first obtaining explicit written consent to do so from the Contracting Officer. Should any reference to such supplies or services appear in any news release or commercial advertising issued by or on behalf of the Contractor without the required consent, the Government shall consider institution of all remedies available under applicable law, including 31 U.S.C. 333, and this contract. Further, any violation of this clause may be considered as part of the evaluation of past performance.

8 AB 1052.203-99 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (Mar 2015)(DEVIATION 2015-00003)

(a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause.

9 IR1052.239-9008 Section 508 - Information, Documentation, and Support (Sep 2006)

In accordance with 36 CFR 1194, Subpart D, the electronic information technology (EIT) products and product support services furnished in performance of this contract shall be documented to indicate the current conformance level with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, per the 1998 Amendments, and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Boards Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards. At no time during the performance of the award shall the level of conformance go below the level of conformance in place at the time of award. At no additional cost, the contractor shall provide information, documentation, and support relative to the supplies and services as described in this solicitation. The contractor shall maintain this detailed listing of compliant products for the full contract term, including forms of extensions, and shall ensure that it is current within five calendar days after award and within three calendar days of changes in products being utilized as follows:

(a) Product support documentation provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge.

(b) End-users shall have access to a description of the accessibility and compatibility features of products in alternate formats or alternate methods upon request, at no additional charge.

(c) Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities.

(End of Clause)

10 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law As prescribed in 9.104-7(d), insert the following provision:

Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It is □ is not □ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is □ is not □ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of Provision)