Annual Online Subscription Renewal

This is a synopsis/solicitation for the following: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), intends to renew an annual on-line subscription with Tax Analysts, 400 S. Maple Avenue, Suite 400, Falls Church, VA, 22046-3537. The contract shall be for twelve (12) consecutive months in length. The period of performance shall be: 02/22/2019 through 02/21/2020. The subscription shall be utilized as a research platform for the Office of Chief Counsel employees at IRS. This subscription provides a web-based platform for daily access to nonpartisan federal, state and international tax news, plus expert commentary and in-depth analysis. This subscription provides on-line research platform which includes up to the minute coverage of key developments in federal, state, and international tax. Information is intended for advanced tax practitioners, this online subscription includes research history prior to 1990, or earlier. The online research shall include a research platform with full-text searchable capability. Research shall include or reproduce charts, graphical features, figures/exhibits, and mathematical equations which aide the user in understanding the content. Providing documents in original format and Pdf. Having access to email alerting services, including pre-packages and customizable options. Easy setup pre-packaged, standard alerts, including the ability to select frequency of access or access the alert directly on the platform. Creation of custom alerts which shall be tailored by specific search terms, internal revenue code section, document type, jurisdiction, or subject area. Custom alerts shall include delivery frequency options, such as daily, weekly, up to the minute, and accessible on the research platform, if no alert is desired. Online research platform shall provide a variety of search tools available across the entire platform. Content shall be divided into practices areas of federal, state, and international and operate in a similar manner, but customizable. Ability to browse current and archival content. Browsing features shall include: internal revenue code section, accessible by date, subject, jurisdiction, and document types. Must provide quick access and search features, to include specialized or focused searches. Advanced searches shall include a customizable date range and access to archival content. NAICS: 519130 Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Portal Search; A determination by the Government not to compete this action based upon responses to this announcement is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This request is submitted under the guidelines of FAR, part 13, Streamline Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Clauses/Provisions: 1052.232-7003 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements for the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Jul 2015), 52.252.2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998): FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (Dec 2013), 52.213-2 Invoices (Apr 1984), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds, Transfer-System Award Management (SAM), 52.224-2 Privacy or Security Safeguards (Apr 1984), 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000), 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999), 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2015), 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) (Apr 2012), IR1052.224-9008 Safeguards Against Unauthorized Disclosure of Sensitive but Unclassified Information, DTAR 1052.209-71 Representation by Corporations Regarding An Unpaid Federal Tax Liability or Conviction of A Felony Criminal Violation Under Federal Law (Deviation 2015-00002)(Jan 2015), IR1051.209-9002 Notice and Consent to Disclose and Use Taxpayer Return Information.