Royal Free Photo Subscription

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to acquire a premium access subscription in North American which will include Royalty Free and editorial images/videos/vectors/music tracks via Getty Images’ website for unlimited members of the (same legal entity within the IRS) of the IRS Design Office using FAR   Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures not to exceed $750,000.  This electronic subscription service will include professional high-quality photos, illustrations, editorial content, audio (including music), and video for unlimited use in all IRS communications.  The users will be able to search online and download royalty free images, video and audio.  The contractor shall provide corporate licensing on all assets downloaded by the IRS Design Office as outlined in the attached performance work statement.  Period of performance is as follows:

Base Year - September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2022                                                                                             

Option Year One - September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2023

Option Year Two - September 30, 2023 through September 29, 2024

This requirement will be made on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).  A sole source justification – Simplified Acquisitions has been documented in the contract file in writing.

This notice of intent to award should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ) or contract.  Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary. Responses to the notice of intent to award will not serve as proposals, bids, or offers which could be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.  As such, the Government will not cover any costs for any information or inquiry submitted as a result of this request.  Potential sources who believe they can provide the service listed above are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to faith.m.ashton@irs.gov no later than 12:00 p.m., August 17, 2021.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.  Please note: A SOLICITATION DOES NOT EXIST.  A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract action based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.

Vendors must complete and send the three provisions, (1) 1052.209-9002 Notice and Consent to Disclose and Use of Taxpayer Return Information (May 2018) (d), (2) 1052.232-9001 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements for the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Jul 2019) ( c) and (3) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)(b)(1)(2).

NOTE:  Updated to change NAICS from 519190 to 454110

Second revision:  Extend notice closing date to 8/24/2021 at noon (Eastern Time)

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to acquire a premium access subscription in North American which will include Royalty Free and editorial images/videos/vectors/music tracks via Getty Images’ website for unlimited members of the (same legal entity within the IRS) of the IRS Design Office using FAR   Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures not to exceed $750,000.  This electronic subscription service will include professional high-quality photos, illustrations, editorial content, audio (including music), and video for unlimited use in all IRS communications.  The users will be able to search online and download royalty free images, video and audio.  The contractor shall provide corporate licensing on all assets downloaded by the IRS Design Office as outlined in the attached performance work statement.  Period of performance is as follows:

Base Year - September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2022                                                                                             

Option Year One - September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2023

Option Year Two - September 30, 2023 through September 29, 2024

This requirement will be made on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).  A sole source justification – Simplified Acquisitions has been documented in the contract file in writing.

This notice of intent to award should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ) or contract.  Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary. Responses to the notice of intent to award will not serve as proposals, bids, or offers which could be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.  As such, the Government will not cover any costs for any information or inquiry submitted as a result of this request.  Potential sources who believe they can provide the service listed above are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to faith.m.ashton@irs.gov no later than 12:00 p.m., August 17, 2021.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.  Please note: A SOLICITATION DOES NOT EXIST.  A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract action based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.

Vendors must complete and send the three provisions, (1) 1052.209-9002 Notice and Consent to Disclose and Use of Taxpayer Return Information (May 2018) (d), (2) 1052.232-9001 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements for the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Jul 2019) ( c) and (3) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)(b)(1)(2).

NOTE:  Updated to change NAICS from 519190 to 454110.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to acquire a premium access subscription in North American which will include Royalty Free and editorial images/videos/vectors/music tracks via Getty Images’ website for unlimited members of the (same legal entity within the IRS) of the IRS Design Office using FAR   Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures not to exceed $750,000.  This electronic subscription service will include professional high-quality photos, illustrations, editorial content, audio (including music), and video for unlimited use in all IRS communications.  The users will be able to search online and download royalty free images, video and audio.  The contractor shall provide corporate licensing on all assets downloaded by the IRS Design Office as outlined in the attached performance work statement.  Period of performance is as follows:

Base Year - September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2022                                                                                             

Option Year One - September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2023

Option Year Two - September 30, 2023 through September 29, 2024

This requirement will be made on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).  A sole source justification – Simplified Acquisitions has been documented in the contract file in writing.

This notice of intent to award should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ) or contract.  Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary. Responses to the notice of intent to award will not serve as proposals, bids, or offers which could be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.  As such, the Government will not cover any costs for any information or inquiry submitted as a result of this request.  Potential sources who believe they can provide the service listed above are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to faith.m.ashton@irs.gov no later than 12:00 p.m., August 17, 2021.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.  Please note: A SOLICITATION DOES NOT EXIST.  A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract action based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.

Vendors must complete and send the three provisions, (1) 1052.209-9002 Notice and Consent to Disclose and Use of Taxpayer Return Information (May 2018) (d), (2) 1052.232-9001 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements for the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Jul 2019) ( c) and (3) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)(b)(1)(2).