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2043FY-26-Q-00052 RFQ 1 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICIATION Subscription Database Introduction/Instructions: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Central Withholding Agreement (CWA) Program requires access to a commercially available entertainment industry subscription database solution to support compliance analysis involving nonresident alien (NRA) artists and athletes performing in the United States. The Government is seeking a commercial subscription database solution equal to Pollstar. The referenced brand name product is provided solely to describe the required level of quality, functionality, integration, and operational capability. Offers of equivalent commercial solutions will be considered if they satisfy the salient operational and functional characteristics identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The combined synopsis/solicitation number is 2043FY-26-Q-00052 for the Pollstar Subscription Service. The solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, effective March 13, 2026. Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov at the time of award. In accordance with FAR 4.1102 and FAR 52.204-7, the Government will verify the apparent successful Offeror's SAM registration prior to award. Failure to maintain an active SAM registration may render an Offeror ineligible for award. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 519290 – Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services, with a corresponding small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Period of Performance The period of performance consists of a twelve (12)-month base period and four (4) twelve (12)-month option periods, if exercised by the Government. The anticipated period of performance is September 21, 2026, through September 20, 2031, as follows: • Base Period: September 21, 2026 – September 20, 2027 • Option Period 1: September 21, 2027 – September 20, 2028 • Option Period 2: September 21, 2028 – September 20, 2029 • Option Period 3: September 21, 2029 – September 20, 2030 • Option Period 4: September 21, 2030 – September 20, 2031 The Government intends to award one Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The anticipated award date is August 24, 2026. To be eligible for award, the apparent successful Offeror must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov at the time of award, in accordance with FAR 4.1102 and FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management. -- 1 of 26 -- 2043FY-26-Q-00052 RFQ 2 Quotes shall be submitted electronically to: Joyce D. Derry Contracting Officer Joyce.D.Derry@irs.gov Quote Due Date and Time: Quotes are due no later than August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Questions Regarding the Solicitation: Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer at the email address above no later than July 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Quotes received after the closing date and time specified in this solicitation may be considered late and may not be evaluated for award. THE QUOTATION MUST ADHERE TO ALL THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE LINE-ITEM TABLE BELOW. Line-Item Table Item No. PSC Item Description QTY Unit of Issue Unit Price Total Value 0001 D317 Base Year – Commercial Entertainment Industry Subscription Database (Brand Name or Equal to Pollstar Ultimate). The Contractor shall provide one (1) commercial subscription database solution that meets the requirements and salient characteristics identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance: September 21, 2026 – September 20, 2027. 1 EA 1001 D317 Option Year One (1) – Commercial Entertainment Industry Subscription Database (Brand Name or Equal to Pollstar Ultimate). The Contractor shall provide one (1) commercial subscription database solution that meets the requirements and salient operational and functional characteristics identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance: September 21, 2027 – September 20, 2028. 1 EA 2001 D317 Option Year Two (2) – Commercial Entertainment Industry Subscription Database (Brand Name or EA -- 2 of 26 -- 2043FY-26-Q-00052 RFQ 3 Equal to Pollstar Ultimate). The Contractor shall provide one (1) commercial subscription database solution that meets the requirements and salient operational and functional characteristics identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance: September 21, 2028 – September 20, 2029. 3001 D317 Option Year Three (3) – Commercial Entertainment Industry Subscription Database (Brand Name or Equal to Pollstar Ultimate). The Contractor shall provide one (1) commercial subscription database solution that meets the requirements and salient operational and functional characteristics identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance: September 21, 2029 – September 20, 2030. 1 EA 4001 D317 Option Year Four (4) – Commercial Entertainment Industry Subscription Database (Brand Name or Equal to Pollstar Ultimate). The Contractor shall provide one (1) commercial subscription database solution that meets the requirements and salient operational and functional characteristics identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance: September 21, 2030 – September 20, 2031. 1 EA Evaluation: The Contracting Officer anticipates a firm-fixed price (FFP) order. Award will …