Bloomberg BNA (BBNA) Corporate Tax Analyzer (CTA) Income Tax Planner (ITP) and IMS Middleware (IMS M) Software and Support Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) Solicitation# TIRNO-17-R-00033 is issued as an request for proposal (RFP). This combined synopsis/solicitation is being issued as a sole source to the company BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS, INC., THE; 1801 S BELL ST , ARLINGTON, VA, 22202-4519 , UNITED STATES, DUNS: 003244084; CAGE Code: 9Z734. The sole source authority being used is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), FAR 6.302-1- Only one responsible source; or brand name specification. The sole source justification document has been included with this posting.
(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95.
(iv) NAICS code 511210 and small business size standard $38.5M.
(v) For a list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, please see the attached documentation
Up to 3000 BNA Corporate Tax^TM Analyzer (CTA) perpetual licenses and their annual renewals for individual license use
Up to 175 BNA Income Tax^TM Planner (ITP) perpetual licenses and their annual renewals for individual license use
BNA software combined user and technical support (ITP/CTA Technical Support (HELPDESK) for up to approximately 3,175 licensed users.
BNA ongoing maintenance for IRS proprietary customized IMS Tax Engine Middleware (IMS M) software (including e-file).
BNA user and technical support for IRS proprietary customized IMS Tax Engine Middleware (IMS M) Plug-In software.
(vi) Bloomberg BNA (BBNA) Corporate Tax Analyzer (CTA) Income Tax Planner (ITP) and IMS Middleware (IMS M) software, Maintenance, and Support Services.
(vii) The period of performance is a Base Year: October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018; Option Year 1: October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019. On-site is performance is expected at IRS installation in Dallas,Texas.
(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision.
(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, if used, and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision. Offerors shall see the attached documentation for evaluation criteria.
(x) Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) A statement that the clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition and are included in the attached documentation.
(xiii) Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices have been included in the attached documentation.
(xiv) A statement regarding the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating, is not applicable.
(xv) Offerors are due September 19, 2017 NLT 12pm via email to the Contracting Officer at the following email address: Justin.C.DeWitt@irs.gov
(xvi) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation is Justin C. DeWitt, 240-613-7333, Justin.C.DeWitt@irs.gov