The purpose of this notice of intent to award, is to notify the commercial market of the Government's intent to make an award to Decision Modeling, Incorporated (DMI) a wholly owned software manufacturer and maintenance of DMI software. This award is for InterestNet and Upgrade Premium software which includes: Unlimited IRS wide distribution of InterestNet used for the computations of restricted interest, interest netting under Section 6621(d) and the computation of all penalties., Unlimited support provided to the Office of Penalty and Interest in their role of supporting the IRS user base, Maintenance of the electronic interface with the IRS mainframe system, Maintenance of an online help and tutorial system on all uses of InterestNet software, and All service and upgrade releases for the duration of the contract. DMI is the only authorized company for the modifications, maintenance and system support necessary for the continued support. This is proprietary software developed by DMI, customized specifically for the IRS. The existing software is a customized approved product for this IRS and is currently in need of maintenance and modifications. Without these modifications, maintenance and support, the roles of the Penalty and Interest would be negatively impacted and the process for the Service may be limited in preventing the accurate and possibly timely data needed for tax processing. These modifications, maintenance and support will ensure the necessary updates are handled timely. Period of Performance: Is for one base year; plus four option years. This requirement will be made on a sole proprietor basis under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1 (a)(C)(ii). The requirement will be fulfilled by the delivery of the above mentioned services. This notice of intent to award should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ) or contract. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary. Responses to the notice of intent to award will not serve as proposals, bids, or offers which could be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. As such, the Government will not cover any costs for any information or inquiry submitted as a result of this request. Please include the name of a point of contact, e-mail address and telephone number should the Government have questions regarding individual responses. Please note: A SOLICITATION DOES NOT EXIST. Any comments should be provided no later than 12:00 pm EST on Thursday, October 25, 2012. Inquiries and/or questions may be sent to the attention of Lynne Winemiller bye-mail to:
[email protected] . The reference number for this announcement is Q-3-QT-01-03-E07. If no compelling responses are received, the award for this requirement will be made to Decision Modeling Incorporated.