The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a requirement for Development and Instruction of Computer Audit Specialist (CAS) Core Training. This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice that will be posted in SAM.GOV. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition; and (4) availability of domestic sources in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercially. The information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice . This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. Capability statement /information sought. Companies that believe they possess the capabilities to provide the required services should submit documentation of their ability to meet each of the project requirements to the Contracting Officer. The capability statement must specifically address each of the project requirements separately. Capability statements must also include the Company Name, Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information. The response must include the respondents’ technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. Interested companies are required to identify their type of business, applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, and size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration (SBA). The government requests that no proprietary or confidential business data be submitted in a response to this notice. However, responses that indicate the information therein is proprietary will be properly safeguarded for Government use only. Capability statements must include the name and telephone number of a point of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with Government representatives. Capability statements in response to this market survey that do not provide sufficient information for evaluation will be considered non-responsive. When submitting this information, please reference 5000142236-CAS-1. The response is limited to ten (10) page limit. The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested. All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and must be received by 4:00 pm CST on April 28, 2023. Information submitted in response to SS announcement should be sent via email to Kenneth L. Reid at
[email protected] with a subject of “SS Response to Computer Audit Specialist (CAS) Core Training”. Note: No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The government does not commit to providing a response to any comment or questions. No basis for a claim against the government shall arise as a result of this announcement. ** This source sought announcement is issued for the purpose prescribed in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 10 “Market Research” and is for informational and acquisition planning purposes only. This announcement is not a request for quote (RFQ)/Request for Proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. If a formal RFQ/RFP is released, its contents may differ from the information contained in this announcement. This announcement does not constitute a commitment by the government to issue an RFQ/RFP, contract, or order. The government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement, nor will the government return any data provided. The government may also use information received to better define their requirements. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. **