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R -- TAX SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION'S ECONOMIC ANALYSIS PROCESS SOL IRS-95-0050 POC Gerald Kyler, Contract Specialist, FAX (202) 283-1514. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to conduct sole source negotiations with Boston University (School of Management) to acquire Academic Services in Support of Developing A Strategic Economic Analysis Framework for the Tax Systems Modernization's Economic Analysis Process. The IRS has begun the massive effort of modernizing its existing business and technological operations. The selection of the optimal alternative, among the options presented, cannot focus on a single aspect. Instead, the IRS' decision making process must draw on an understanding of how business and technology interrelate, and the value that technology provides to the organization. The National Director for Economic Analysis serves as the principal advisor to the IRS' Chief Finanical Officer and other top level executives in 1) certifying annual budget estimates for Tax Systems Modernization; 2) overseeing an independent cost analysis for Tax Systems Modernization; 3) developing a new economic analysis process for determining Tax Systems Modernization cost and benefits; 4) conducting post-implementation reviews. Included in the effort is the development of strategic decision support models that will assist in selecting optimal modernization investments. To assist in developing the theoretical framework in support of future economic analysis and budgeting processes, the Economic Analysis Division requires an academic institution that specializes in assessing the fiscal and economic impact of technology; provides a multi-desciplinary approach to understanding the financial investment aspects of the business and technological interrelationship; possesses an established, tested model for economic decision making; has published research and plans to continue or increase its work in the private and public sectors in this field. The Government is anticipating a three year contract (one (1) year, with two (2) options). No solicitation documents exist and requests for such will not be considered. If no affirmative, substantive responses are received within 45 days after the publication of this synopsis, sole source negotiations will be conducted with Boston University. No telephonic communications will be accepted. Please reference IRS-95-0050. See Note 22. (0075)

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