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Training and Technical Services for Revenue Agents and Economists Large Business & International

ID: 24-1-IRA-OBSA • Type: Sources Sought

Description

Posted: Jan. 4, 2024, 9:52 a.m. EST

Amendment on January 4, 2024: Changed the primary point of contact name and email.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a requirement for vendors who can provide a group of subject matter experts (SMEs) to make a detailed technical assessment of the quality of existing IRS technical tax training materials, create and deliver technical tax training and job resources, as well as serve as strategic ad hoc advisors to new and existing IRS enforcement personnel (Revenue Agents and Economists) to engage more broadly and successfully in complex areas of tax enforcement (large partnerships, large corporations, high income and high wealth).

This is a Request for Information (RFI) (hereinafter Notice). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, request for bids or quotations, nor a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The purpose of this RFI is for the Government to obtain knowledge and information for project planning purposes only.

The IRS is looking for vendors who can provide a group of subject matter experts (SMEs) to make a detailed technical assessment of the quality of existing IRS technical tax training materials, create and deliver technical tax training and job resources, as well as serve as strategic adhoc advisors to new and existing IRS enforcement personnel (Revenue Agents and Economists) to engage more broadly and successfully in complex areas of tax enforcement (large partnerships, large corporations, high income and high wealth).

The Cut-off for Questions on this RFI is - Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 12:00Noon. EST.

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Background
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Large Business & International (LB&I) division conducts tax administration activities for domestic and foreign businesses with a U.S. tax reporting requirement and assets equal to or more than $10 million. LB&I also manages the Global High Wealth and International Individual Compliance programs. In August 2022, Congress passed the landmark IRA, funding the IRS with approximately $80B to transform tax administration. On September 15, 2023, the IRS announced more than 3,700 positions nationwide to help with expanded enforcement work focusing on complex partnerships, large corporations, and high-wealth individuals.

Work Details
The contractor is required to provide a group of subject matter experts (SMEs) to make a detailed technical assessment of the quality of existing IRS technical tax training materials, create and deliver technical tax training and job resources, as well as serve as strategic ad hoc advisors to new and existing IRS enforcement personnel (Revenue Agents and Economists) to engage more broadly and successfully in complex areas of tax enforcement. The contractor shall provide program management support, assess training materials and delivery methods, develop comprehensive technical material for training Revenue Agents and Economists, deliver training sessions, develop training guides, job aids, relevant tools, and resources for trainees, collect feedback on training effectiveness, and provide strategic advisory services.

Place of Performance
The majority of work under this contract will be performed remotely at the vendor’s location; however, occasional travel may be required at different IRS locations.

Overview

Response Deadline
Dec. 5, 2023, 9:00 a.m. EST (original: Nov. 20, 2023, 12:00 p.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Nov. 8, 2023, 4:32 p.m. EST (updated: Jan. 4, 2024, 9:52 a.m. EST)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20224 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$15 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
17%
On 11/8/23 Internal Revenue Service issued Sources Sought 24-1-IRA-OBSA for Training and Technical Services for Revenue Agents and Economists Large Business & International due 12/5/23. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 611430 and PSC R703.
Primary Contact
Name
Tanya E. Outland   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE > INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE > DEPT OF TREASURY IRS
FPDS Organization Code
2050-204793
Source Organization Code
500021060
Last Updated
Jan. 4, 2024
Last Updated By
tanya.e.outland@irs.gov
Archive Date
Dec. 20, 2023