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R -- ELECTRONIC RESEARCH SERVICES IN TAX LAW SOL 0-9-N8-J8-37-A01 TIRNO-98-R-00039 DUE 090398 POC Contract Specialist, Derrick L. Heard, 202-283-1171 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a requirement for a cost effective electronic tax research system. This system will be implemented for the Compliance and Taxpayer Services (CP/TPS), Office of Appeals and Chief Counsel program areas. The system must be compatible with multiple platforms (DOS, WIN3.X/NT, CD-ROM and web based) and various connectivity methods currently used within IRS. This acquisition will be conducted as a full and open competition. The contract will consist of one base year (FY-99) with three one year optional periods of performance. All responsible vendors may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. Interested parties are requested to submit a written request for the solicitation within 15 days from the date of publication. Currently, the IRS functional areas are engaged in multiple local contracts where there is an apparent duplication of effort and services being provided. The strategy recommended for FY 1999 -- 2002 is to enter into consolidated nationalcontracts for tax law research services as the foundation for designing and implementing a long term solution to meet the IRS Information System (IS) Blueprint Infrastructure for 2003 and beyond. With a focus on customer needs, the national strategy will eliminate fragmentation and set a national goal and direction to better manage the electronic research resources in CP/TPS and Counsel and Appeals. The RFP will be released on the world wide web (www) at the following address: www.procurement.irs.gov. If a vendor cannot access the www and would like to obtain a copy of the RFP, the request may be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the above referenced address or via e-mail: margaret.hunt@ccmail.irs.gov. Telefax requests will be accepted at (202) 283-0610. Telephone requests are not acceptable. (0166)

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