Tax Seminars and Materials - United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis: Tax Seminars and Materials - United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to accomplish market research pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and Patent and Trademark Acquisition Guide (PTAG) Section 6.1.1 to determine potential vendors capable of performing the functions described herein. This notice is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Quotes (RFQ), a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a commitment on the part of the Government to conduct a solicitation for the below-listed services in the future. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this RFI, nor will it compensate responders for any costs incurred in the development/furnishing of a response. The USPTO is conducting market research in order to determine the capabilities of potential vendors to assist in the provision of educational tax seminars and materials. For the purpose of this RFI, the tax seminars are to provide USPTO employees a better understanding of the tax implications of temporary duty (TDY), long-term temporary duty (LTTDY), permanent change of duty station (PCS), or temporary change of duty station (TCS) associated with the USPTO's satellite offices. The USPTO administers the laws and regulations related to patents and trademarks to promote industrial and technical progress in the United States and strengthen the nation's economy. The USPTO carries out its mission by examining patent and trademark applications, issuing patents and registering trademarks, disseminating patent and trademark information to the public and by encouraging a domestic and international climate in which intellectual property can flourish. The agency is seeking potential vendors with the capability to acquire the guidance of tax liability experts who are familiar with: 1) Government travel regulations; 2) Federal tax laws and state, local, and city tax laws specifically in, but not limited to, Detroit, Michigan, Dallas, Texas, Denver, Colorado, and San Jose, California, New York, New York; 3) The ability to interpret and explain general tax liability requirements to employees who are considering or actively participating in TDY and/or LTTDY assignments. This requirement is for the general audience and shall not be construed as individualized tax advice. Instructions to RFI Respondents RFI responses should be no longer than ten (10) pages and shall include, at a minimum: - 1. 1. Company Name, Address, DUNs Number, CAGE Code, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email address; Business size and status if applicable (e.g. 8(a) Program, HUB Zone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, etc.); - 2. 2. Suggested NAICS code for this requirement; - 3. 3. Technical Capability statement which addresses the respondent's ability to successfully perform the requirements in this RFI. - 4. 4. Past performance references for work performed that was of similar scope to the requirement in this RFI for either commercial or Federal government customers within the past three (3) years. No more than three past performance contacts should be included in the response. The past performance references should include a name, phone number, and e-mail address. - 5. 5. GSA Schedule contract, or GSA Schedule contract pertaining to the requirement, if applicable. Telephone calls requesting a solicitation will not be accepted or acknowledged. Responses to this RFI are strictly voluntary and their source shall be treated as confidential. Responses to the RFI may be used to develop government documentation. Unsolicited proposals in response to this RFI will not be considered. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested respondent's expense. The objective of this RFI is to assess vendor capabilities and interest. Review of the responses to the RFI will focus on the offeror's capability to provide the specified service, experience/past performance for same or similar activity with commercial activities or government agencies, and responsiveness to the RFI. Interested vendors who possess the above capabilities should respond no later 1:00 PM, local time, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, on November 5, 2014. Responses received in response to this announcement that are marked "Proprietary" will be handled accordingly. Proprietary information submitted in response to this RFI will be protected from unauthorized disclosure as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). All proprietary markings should be clearly delineated. The respondent shall identify where data is restricted by proprietary or other rights and mark it accordingly. Please send electronic responses only, to: Natapol Sirikhan, Office of Procurement, Natapol.Sirikhan@uspto.gov. The subject of the e-mail should read Response to RFI DOC52PAPT1500004.