MODIFICATION
R -- Special Enrollment Examination
- Notice Date
- 9/13/2002
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), National Office Procurement (A:P), 6009 Oxon Hill Road, Suite 700, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745
- ZIP Code
- 20745
- Solicitation Number
- TIRNO-03-R-00003
- Response Due
- 9/19/2002
- Point of Contact
- Beverly Cox, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-283-1362, Fax 202-283-1514,
- E-Mail Address
-
beverly.j.cox@irs.gov
- Description
- Response date for the following RFI is hereby extended from 09/12/2002 to 09/19/2002. This synopsis is issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the sole purpose of conducting market research in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) only and there is no solicitation available at this time. The IRS seeks qualified sources capable of developing, validating and administering a standardized examination that effectively measures competence in the practical application of tax law, regulations and procedures to the preparation of tax returns and representation of taxpayers before the IRS. This examination is to be used as a qualifying requirement for candidates to become Enrolled Agents. By leveraging the experience, expertise and proven methods of the testing industry, the IRS intends to provide a high-quality test and an efficient, secure testing process. To this end, it seeks the assistance of a qualified professional testing organization (or an alliance of testing organizations) in developing, implementing and administering the new qualifying examination. A draft statement of objectives (SOO) detailing the requirement is available at www.procurement.irs.treas.gov. An SOO is used in lieu of a statement of work to provide the maximum flexibility for offerors to propose an innovative approach to the requirement, which satisfies the objective. In consideration of this SOO, please respond to the following questions: (1) What types of services are captured in the SOO? (2) How are these services generally priced and/or what pricing structures are appropriate for this requirement and why, e.g. firm fixed, by module, per test? (3) What is an estimated price range for an effort of this scope? (4) What is a realistic timeframe for completion of this project? (5) What are the metrics or performance standards that are generally applied to this type of project? (6) Are there any industry practices or other suggestions which may be effectively applied to the requirement or a solicitation? (7) Identify and discuss any issues raised by the SOO. Please also include a brief description of the services offered by your firm (no brochures please). The government may contact respondents for clarification of questions. As prescribed in FAR 52.215-3, the Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information provided or any costs associated with providing this information. This RFI is issued for the purpose of developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government's requirements to industry. The requested information is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. Oral presentations by interested parties will not be entertained at this time. Firms who can provide this service are invited to respond in writing to the contracting officer at beverly.j.cox@irs.gov or FAX to 202-283-1514. Proprietary information will be safeguarded. Responses should arrive on or before September 19, 2002. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (13-SEP-2002). IT ACTUALLY FIRST APPEARED ON THE FEDBIZOPPS SYSTEM ON 14-SEP-2002. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
- Record
- SN00167197-W 20020916/020914214537 (fbodaily.com)
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