Electronic Tax Return Preparation And Transmission Software and Support

Added: May 12, 2009 1:13 pm Modified: Jun 08, 2009 3:53 pmTrack Changes The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Amendment 002 to solicitation No. TIRNO-09-R-00021 for Electronic Tax Return Preparation and Transmission Software and Support (ETSA). The amendment has been posted at http://www.irs.gov/opportunities/procurement/index.html. To access this document from www.irs.gov, use the "Contracting Opportunities" link, then the "Procurement" link. The solicitation and all amendments will be listed under the block titled, "What's New at Procurement. This amendment revises the statement of work and provides responses to additional vendor questions. No telephonic inquiries will be accepted.

Added: May 12, 2009 1:13 pm Modified: Jun 02, 2009 9:22 amTrack Changes The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued an amendment to solicitation No. TIRNO-09-R-00021 for Electronic Tax Return Preparation and Transmission Software and Support (ETSA). The amendment has been posted at http://www.irs.gov/opportunities/procurement/index.html. To access this document from www.irs.gov, use the "Contracting Opportunities" link, then the "Procurement" link. The solicitation and any amendments will be listed under the block titled, "What's New at Procurement. This amendment provides responses to vendor questions. No telephonic inquiries will be accepted.

Added: May 12, 2009 1:13 pm Modified: May 13, 2009 7:37 pmTrack Changes

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Solicitation Number TIRNO-09-R-00021 for Electronic Tax Return Preparation and Transmission Software and Support (ETSA). The solicitation document has been posted at http://www.irs.gov/opportunities/procurement/index.html.  To access this document from www.irs.gov, use the "Contracting Opportunities" link, then the "Procurement" link.  The solicitation and any future amendments will be listed under the block titled, "What's New at Procurement".  Copies of the solicitation should be obtained from the internet addresses listed above.  All relevant information regarding proposal preparation and submission will be included in the solicitation document.  Questions regarding this procurement must be submitted in writing by May 26, 2009.  Questions may be sent by e-mail to leona.m.brown@irs.gov or by fax to (202)283-4427.  Questions may also be mailed to: IRS National Office Procurement, 6009 Oxon Hill Road, Suite 500 Constellation Center, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, Attn: Leona M. Brown, OS:A:P:I:F:B.  Questions received after the date indicated above will not be guaranteed responses by the closing date of the solicitation.  No telephonic inquiries will be accepted. The closing date of the solicitation is June 18, 2009.

Added: May 12, 2009 1:13 pm The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a requirement for electronic tax preparation and transmission software and support. This software will support the IRS organizations tax assistance programs that include Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE), Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), IRS Employees (Employee e-file), and Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC).



The IRS requires both desktop and web-based Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) electronic tax preparation and transmission software and support, compliant with IRS electronic e-file and security requirements. Both the desktop and web-based software will be used by the IRS tax assistance programs listed above, to provide free electronic federal and state tax return preparation and transmission for taxpayers. The software is expected to be used by tax professionals and non-tax professionals, who are IRS partners, volunteers, and employees.



This acquisition will be conducted as a full and open competition. The anticipated contract will consist of one base year with four one-year optional renewal periods of performance. All responsible vendors may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. The required services have been determined to meet the definition of commercial items in accordance with Part 2.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this solicitation is 511210, Software Publishers. The solicitation document will be posted at http://www.irs.gov/opportunities/procurement/index.html within 15 days of this synopsis. The solicitation number is TIRNO-09-R-00021. Copies of the solicitation can only be obtained from the internet address listed above. All relevant information regarding proposal preparation and submission will be included in the solicitation document. No telephonic inquiries will be accepted.