Data Web Access Subscription

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the requirements for a "Data Web Access Subscription" for the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) Large Business & International (LB&I) division. The objective is to provide IRS employees with a standardized, curated global company database and integrated research tools accessible via the internet. This subscription is critical for tax audit, analysis, and potential tax assessments, particularly in the area of transfer pricing and international taxation. It aims to identify individuals and corporate entities engaged in aggressive tax avoidance and to counter aggressive foreign tax adjustments.

• Database System: Full access to a database with integrated analysis tools, allowing data export, saving analyses, and future searches. Future enhancements/updates must be provided at no additional cost.

• Required Data & Tools: Access to research businesses globally (public and private, current and historical) with detailed financial records, assets, structures, and ownership. This includes:

  • Company Database: Financial data, ownership structures, directors, stock data, country profiles, financial strength, compliance data, news, and filing data.
  • Loan Database: Data for transfer pricing analysis, identifying comparable arm's length lending margins and interest rates for intra-group financing.
  • Companies Comprehensive Database: Financial reports, ownership structures, and ratings for companies worldwide.
  • Monitoring Database: Automated tracking of company information with alerts for changes.
  • M&A Database: Information on Mergers & Acquisitions, IPOs, private equity, and venture capital deals.
  • Intellectual Property Databases: Data on global patent ownership, company structures, M&A transactions related to patents, and patent portfolio valuation.
  • Global Reports Module: Data, analysis, and risk metrics for companies worldwide.
  • News Module: Real-time business intelligence from global news sources.
  • Comparison Tool: To identify comparable companies and derive arm's length benchmarks.
  • Documents Tool: Access to original, scanned images of company reports and filings.

• Access: Available to a minimum of 3000 IRS users, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Training: Virtual training and support on the tools and website.

• Deliverables: The primary deliverable is the subscription to the Database System (Data & Integrated Tools) and associated support, provided within 5 days of contract award. Other deliverables include user reports and training.

• Period of Performance: One base year with four option years.

• Not explicitly detailed in this document, which appears to be a description/specifications/requirement document.

• Not specified in this document.

• The contractor must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for all Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) products and services.

• No security requirements are specified for this contract.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Large Business & International (LBI) division to gather information for planning purposes regarding a "Data Web Access Subscription." The IRS is seeking information on capabilities to provide a curated global company database with integrated research tools and database subscriptions. This is intended to support tax audit, analysis, and potential tax assessments related to Section 482 transfer pricing and international taxation. The IRS is looking for access that allows users to export information, save analyses, and search sets.

Vendors are asked to provide:

• Company profile information (name, address, UEI, POC, size, classifications, NAICS/PSC codes, GWACs, employee count, subcontracting possibilities).

• Capability information, including:

  • Previous experience with similar work.
  • Years providing worldwide business financial research database software.
  • Details on database content (public/private financial data, ownership structures, directors, stock data, country profiles, sanctions screening, PEPs identifications).
  • Geographic coverage (EMEA, Asia/Pacific).
  • Data archive capabilities.
  • Download capabilities.
  • Software usability features (module navigation, saved searches/analyses).
  • Help desk support and training offerings.
  • Any differences between their software capabilities and the draft requirements.
  • Recommendations for pricing/contract type and estimated total price.

• Responses must be submitted via email to the Primary and Secondary Points of Contact by April 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.

• Maximum email file size: 10 Megabytes (MB).

• Attachments required:

  • Vendor Response Form (Attachment 2, do not alter).
  • Company capabilities statement (PDF, 1-page limit, 11-point font minimum).
  • Software specification brochure (PDF, 2-page limit, 11-point font minimum).

• This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, bids, or quotes. No contract will be awarded based on this RFI.

• Do not submit proposals, offers, or quotes.

• No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included.

• The IRS may use non-proprietary technical information received in response to this RFI in any resultant solicitation.

• Responders are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback.

• A pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published later.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a vendor response form for a Request for Information (RFI) concerning an IRS Data Web Access Subscription. It is designed to collect essential company and technical capability information from potential vendors.

Part I: Company Profile

• Company Name and Address
• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
• Technical Point of Contact (POC) information
• Company Size (Small/Other than Small Business)
• Business Classifications (HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, 8A)
• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes
• Product/Service Codes (PSCs)
• Applicable Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) and associated contract numbers/SINs
• Number of Employees
• Subcontracting/partnering possibilities

Part II: Technical Capability

• Questions regarding previous experience with similar work.
• Details on software capabilities for accessing public and private company information, including historical data and source filings.
• Information on the duration of providing worldwide business financial research database software.
• Specifics on data coverage (e.g., financials, ownership, filings, M&A, patents, alerts) and geographic regions (EMEA, Asia/Pacific).
• Archive capabilities for company financials and industry codes.
• Data download and user interface functionalities.
• Support services, including help desk and training.
• Comparison of software capabilities against draft requirements.
• Information on value-added services if a reseller.
• Recommendations for pricing/contract type and estimated total price.
• Opportunity for additional comments and insights.

Vendors must complete both Part I and Part II of this form. The information requested is crucial for the government to understand vendor capabilities, company structure, and potential solutions for the IRS Data Web Access Subscription. Responses will inform the government's understanding of the market and potential acquisition strategies. Specific attention should be paid to detailing technical capabilities, geographic coverage, data archiving, support services, and pricing recommendations.