D -- Maintenance of Web Site

The Internal Revenue Service is seeking a contractor to provide maintenance, updates, testing, and further development services for the "Understanding Taxes" website, which is designed to educate students from middle school through community college, as well as their instructors, about the federal tax system and their roles in tax administration. The site was originally delivered on June 30, 2002, and the contract covers the critical integration period of October through December 2002, leading up to the website's launch and continuing through the end of the 2002 tax filing season. Due to the specialized knowledge required of the website’s structure and content, negotiations will be conducted on a sole source basis exclusively with Mazer, Inc., the original developer. The contract solicitation was posted on July 25, 2002, and is managed by Contract Specialist Steve A. Vanderlinden. While specific details such as location and agency information are not provided, the work will support the IRS’s ongoing effort to enhance public understanding of tax responsibilities during an important tax season. The contract emphasizes a seamless pre-launch and launch process, ensuring that the educational content is properly integrated and functional on the IRS platform for the targeted student and educator audience.