Continuing Education Provider Registration and Tracking System

Added: Jun 30, 2011 11:48 am This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for "Continuing Education Provider Registration and Tracking System. This requirement is prepared in accordance with the format in Far Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and the written solicitation is attached. This system will notify you, via e-mail when there has been activity i.e. amendments, questions and answers, etc. concerning this solicitation. This acquisition is a full and open competition, with NAIC Code: 541512 and applicable Size standard: 25M (see attachments) Solicitation, PWS, Pricing Sheet, Past Performance and 508 conformance sheet.



This procurement will be conducted as a full and open competition in accordance with the policies under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.



This will be a no-cost contract. A contract will be awarded to one firm who will be the exclusive provider of registration for Continuing Education Providers offering continuing education to tax return preparers. The vendor will be authorized to charge registered providers a reasonable fee for registration.



The period of performance will consist of a two-year base period commencing on approximately August 24, 2011. Three one-year option periods will be included.



Responsible sources that can provide the above requirements and deliver all products shall submit written Proposals.



All offerors shall be registered with the Central Contractor Registration at: hhtp: //www/ccr/gov, and certify their Representations and Certificates Application (ORCA) on-line at https://orca.bpn.gov, prior to submitting a proposal



Solicitation questions must be received by July 8, 2011 3:00pm est. in order to allow the Government sufficient time to respond. All questions submitted will be answered by posting the questions and answers as amendments to this combined synopsis/solicitation. All questions or concerns regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email. Telephone inquiries will be considered non-responsive and not returned. Questions should be e-mailed to Angela.Floyd@irs.gov.



Proposals must be received by 12:00pm est July 22, 2011.