Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for LRP Publications Inc. cyberFEDS on the Web Subscription and Workers’ Compensation on cyberFEDS® subscription

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Southern Region Midstate’s Area , intends to award a sole source contract to LRP Publications, Inc. at 360 Hiatt Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418 in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. The IRS has a requirement for LRP Publications, Inc.’s Web-Based Research Database Subscriptions, which consists of connecting via the Internet to the on-line Federal Employment Data System. This system is designed for researching federal employment case law, statutes, regulations and related materials. Research material will be utilized to perform Labor/Employee Relations and Workers’ Compensation duties for the Agency. The research tool provide unique attributes designed specifically for the Federal sector, to include the following: Case index numbering system which enables users to speed and focus their research efforts by zeroing in on the specific issues they seek by searching on the appropriate index number. This indexing system should include historical information going back fifteen years or more. Labor arbitration database including the capability for statistical analysis of arbitration awards by prevailing parties A newsletter library that consists of a growing series of periodicals published by various government agencies A government ethics database which consists of government ethics advisory opinions and related case law Capability of adding agency-specific documents, such as the Agency Negotiated Agreement to the database. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Potential sources who believe they can provide the service listed above are invited to submit a capability package in writing to [email protected] and [email protected] no later than 1:00 pm CST on Monday, February 27, 2023. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Please note: A SOLICITATION DOES NOT EXIST. The Government will not cover any costs for any information or inquiry submitted as a result of this notice. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 519290. The small business size standard is 1000 employees.