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The Internal Revenue Service’s Large Business and International Division is seeking information from vendors capable of providing a Tax Notes Online subscription service to support 60 users in the National Taxpayer Advocate and headquarters offices. This is a market research effort under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10, not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The required service must deliver comprehensive, searchable, full-text access to a broad suite of federal and state tax publications including Tax Notes Today, Tax Notes Magazine, State Tax Today, State Tax Notes, Worldwide Tax Daily, Tax Notes International, and the Tax Directory, along with official IRS guidance such as regulations, revenue rulings, procedures, announcements, and chief counsel advice. The service must also include archived documents and public comments, and any proposed alternative or “equal” solution must provide equivalent or superior functionality and be certified as a Microsoft Teams app or integration through Microsoft’s official certification program. Vendors interested in responding must submit detailed information by 5:00 PM EST on August 7, 2026, to the designated IRS points of contact via email in PDF format not exceeding ten pages, excluding product literature. Required submissions include company identification, UEI and CAGE codes, business size and socioeconomic status, documentation proving compliance with all technical requirements, confirmation of Microsoft Teams compatibility, estimated delivery timelines, reseller status if applicable, any existing GSA schedule contract number, and details on pricing structure and planned product enhancements over the next five years. The government is also seeking input on commercial best practices, potential delivery constraints, and whether vendors can meet the required volume within reasonable timelines. All submissions are voluntary, and no reimbursement will be provided for preparation costs. Information gathered will inform future procurement decisions, including sourcing strategy and potential small business set-asides, but no contract will result from this notice.

General Info

IRS seeks vendor info for Tax Notes Online subscription supporting 60 users with Microsoft Teams certification by August 7, 2026.

Agency

Department Of The Treasury → Small Business/self EmployedView Agency

NAICS

51929View NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, KY, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Tax Notes Online Subscription Renewal SOW 2026

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AgencyDepartment Of The Treasury → Small Business/self Employed
Contacts2 people available
OfficeLanham, MD, 20706, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of The Treasury → Small Business/self Employed
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Office AddressLanham, MD, 20706, USA
Contacts
Tonya Bradley
contact@example.gov
Joyce Derry
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Tax Notes Online Subscription Service Brand Name or Equal


Notice Type


Sources Sought Notice


NACIS: 519290


PSC: DE10


Agency


Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS)


Large Business and International Division (LB&I)


Purpose


This is a Sources Sought notice issued solely for market research purposes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. This notice is not a solicitation, Request for Quotations (RFQ), or Request for Proposals (RFP), and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for information submitted in response to this notice.


The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Large Business and International Division (LB&I), is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Tax Notes Online Subscription Services to all of the LB&I personnel that meet the minimum technical requirements identified below.


The results of this market research will assist the Government in determining the availability of capable sources and the appropriate acquisition strategy.


Requirement


The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) has a requirement to renew this subscription for the – Tax Analysts Tax Notes Online services for one year for 60 users in the National Taxpayer Advocate and Headquarter offices.


This online Tax Notes service is one of the leading publications covering federal tax law changes, regulations and policy developments. This online subscription provides direct access to information covered in the Tax Directory (WEB), Tax Notes Today, Tax Notes Magazine, State Tax Today, State Tax Notes, Worldwide Tax Daily and Tax Notes International. It includes IRS regulations, revenue rulings, revenue procedures, announcements, and chief counsel advice. It is the only online publication that provides an in-depth look into tax laws and regulation


The Government seeks information from vendors capable of providing the following commercial services:


Minimum Technical


The subscription service shall meet or exceed the following minimum requirements for direct access to:



  • current statements
  • archived documents
  • searchable full-text documents
  • all government agencies and departments
  • Public comments
  • Tax Directory (WEB)
  • Tax Notes Today
  • Tax Notes Magazine
  • State Tax Today
  • State Tax Notes
  • Worldwide Tax Daily
  • Tax Notes International data

Products offered as "equal" must provide the same or greater functional capability and


compatibility with Microsoft Teams and meet all of the above minimum requirements.


Vendor Response Instructions


Interested vendors are requested to submit the following information via email by 5:00 PM (EST) on Friday, August 7, 2026.


All submissions must be sent to Ms. Tonya Bradley at tonya.d.bradley@irs.gov and Ms. Joyce Derry at joyce.d.derry@irs.gov.


Questions regarding this Sources Sought Notice may be submitted in writing by email to tonya.d.bradley@irs.gov and joyce.d.derry@irs.gov. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 04 August 2026 will be answered.


  1. Company name, address, UEI, and CAGE Code.
  2. Business size and socioeconomic status (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or Large Business).
  3. Services literature, specifications, or brochures demonstrating compliance with the

minimum technical requirements.


  1. Confirmation that the proposed service shall be a Microsoft certified Teams app or integration via an approved Microsoft Teams certification program.
  2. Confirmation that the services includes all required accessories listed in this notice.
  3. Estimated delivery lead time after receipt of order.
  4. Authorized reseller status, if proposing services by another company.
  5. Identification of the applicable GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract number, if

applicable.


  1. Any additional information that would assist the Government in determining market capability.

Submission Information


  1. Responses shall be submitted electronically in PDF format.
  2. Responses should not exceed ten (10) pages, excluding product literature.

Questions for Industry


The Government requests responses to the following:


  1. Is your company capable of providing the required quantity within commercially reasonable delivery timelines?
  2. If proposing an equal service, please explain how your service meets or exceeds each of the Government's minimum requirements.
  3. Are there any commercial best practices or alternative configurations the Government should consider?
  4. Are there any anticipated constraints or extended lead times for this requirement?


  1. Please describe your license pricing structure. (e.g. transfers).
  2. Please describe planned enhancements within the next 5 years.

Disclaimer


This notice is issued solely for market research purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting information in response to this notice.


Any information received may be used by the Government to assist in acquisition planning, including determining the availability of commercial products, the extent of competition, and whether any future procurement should be set aside for small business concerns.


No contract award will be made as a result of this notice.

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