Tax Notes Subscriptions

The Internal Revenue Service issued a Notice of Intent to sole-source Tax Notes electronic subscriptions from Tax Analysts, with a capability statement submission deadline of September 25, 2026 and contract performance beginning September 30, 2026. The IRS Research, Applied Analytics and Statistics Service-wide Policy Directives and Electronic Resources office requires 2,000 user subscriptions to Tax Notes Federal Package and 550 user subscriptions to Tax Notes International Package. The procurement authority rests on FAR Part 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source) and will utilize FAR Part 12.201 Simplified Procedures. The requirement spans one 12-month Base Year (September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2027) and four optional 12-month Option Years through September 29, 2031. Market research conducted May through July 2026, including a Sources Sought Notice posted in July 2026, identified no viable small business alternatives. The IRS determined Tax Analysts possesses unique qualifications as a nonprofit publisher dedicated exclusively to tax policy journalism and independent editorial analysis unavailable elsewhere without supplemental contracting. The estimated contract value exceeds $900,000 across all periods. Interested parties may submit written capability statements only; oral communications will not be accepted. All inquiries must reach Karla Wheelan at karla.g.wheelan@irs.gov by September 25, 2026. Award will be made without further notice.