Added: Oct 22, 2008 2:04 pm
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a requirement for Electronic Tax Preparation And Transmission Software And Support (ETSA). This software will support the IRS organizations tax assistance programs, 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.
The required supplies and services have been determined to meet the definition of commercial items in accordance with Part 2.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
The solicitation number is TIRNO-08-R-00026. The document has been posted on the internet at http://www.irs.gov/opportunities/procurement/index.html. 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. Questions regarding this procurement must be submitted in writing by October 31, 2008. 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 November 12, 2008.
