Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)®

The IRS, Office of Information Technology Acquisition, Tier 2/3 Support Branch, intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order for the furnishing of the renewal of Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)® Suite and maintenance for  the IRS, ECC-MEM, 5333 Getwell Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38118  to Executive Information Systems, LLC. 6901 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20827.

Market research conducted by procurement personnel determined that one vendor could provide the (SAS)® Suite and maintenance. The license is necessary to maintain the functionality of existing software which is imperative to ECC-MEM’s mission. Delivery Schedule August 31, 2020 through August 30, 2025. The NAICS code is 541519 and the size standard is $30M.

This is not a solicitation for proposals or an invitation for bids. 5 All interested sources must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide this renewal subscription. This is a Notice of Intent to Award using other than full and open competition and should not be considered a request for competitive proposals. A request for more information or a copy of the solicitation will not be considered a request for competitive proposals. A request for information or a copy of the solicitation will not be considered a response. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Any responses received as a result of this notice, shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement.

A determination by the Government not to open this requirement to competition, based upon any written response to this notice, is solely within the Government's discretion.  The Government does not anticipate receiving responses to this notice of a non-competitive action. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. Any other interested organization must submit a written statement of their capabilities and qualifications to fulfill this requirement to the identified point of contact no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, August 7, 2020. E-mailed statements are acceptable, but the senders bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt. Vendors must include evidence of their bona fide capability to provide this license. Any such statement of capabilities and qualifications received by the deadline will be evaluated.

The point of contact for this purchase is listed below. The point of contact is Shalonda Scott-Boyd, Contract Specialist, e-mail: Shalonda.L.Scott-Boyd@irs.gov