B -- Vehicle Registration Data

The Internal Revenue Service plans to issue a sole source purchase order to R.L. Polk & Co., located in Southfield, Michigan, for detailed nationwide vehicle registration data. R.L. Polk & Co. is identified as the sole provider of comprehensive and current vehicle sales and registration statistics. The IRS requires this data to be broken down by various categories including year, state, vehicle type, make, model, and segment, with the information needed at multiple geographic levels such as dealer, distributor, district, regional, national, and multi-national. The data must be delivered electronically and customized to meet the IRS's precise specifications. This procurement notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes but allows other parties to express interest and demonstrate capability within a 10-day period from the date of publication. The intent is to secure high-quality, granular vehicle registration data to support IRS operations, highlighting R.L. Polk & Co.’s unique position as the only known source for this specific type of data. The contract is referenced under the title "B -- Vehicle Registration Data" and was posted on October 24, 2003.