OP00000146 - FTA Annual Membership Dues

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has secured a sole source exemption from the New York State Office of the State Comptroller to purchase an annual membership to the Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA). This exemption allows the department to avoid the standard advertising process for this procurement, which is intended to enhance the skills of tax administrators and promote higher standards in tax administration. The contract, titled OP00000146, covers membership dues for the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and is applicable across all counties in New York State, with the location specified as Albany. The contract value is estimated to be between $10,000 and $50,000. The procurement was posted on August 16, 2024, with a response deadline of August 23, 2024. The solicitation was conducted under NAICS code 812990, which pertains to other support services. The primary contact for this contract is Daniel Bifani, a Contract Management Specialist, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. The exemption was granted to facilitate the department’s participation in the FTA, a recognized sole source award recipient, ensuring continued engagement with the organization to support tax administration improvements across the state.