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R -- PERFORM TAX RETURN REVIEWS SOL S-OPRAQ-97-M-2022 DUE 071597 POC Patricia Riffle, (703) 875-6019 WEB: Perform Tax Return Reviews, http://cbdnet.gpo.gov. E-MAIL: Perform Tax Return Reviews, Riffle.Patricia@dos.us-state.gov. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Finance and Management Policy, Office of Domestic Financial Services (FMP/F/DFS) has a requirement for an independent Certified Public Accounting firm to perform tax return reviews for Department of State (DOS) employees who participate in the United States United Nations housing subsidy program. This program is designed to provide housing assistance for DOS employees who are serving in the New York City area supporting UN functions. The purpose of these reviews is to ascertain whether or not the personnel who participates in the housing subsidy program owe the U.S. Government money, and if so, then how much, based upon parameters and factors applicable to the subsidy program. The tax return reviews are then used by FMP/F/DFS to expedite the repayment of monies that are owed by the participant Government employees to the Department of State. The Department of State, Office of Acquisitions (ACQ) contemplates the issuance of a Fixed Price, Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery Purchase Order to service the Department of State for USUN tax returns related to a given tax year. The estimates are for approximately 30-35 tax return reviews per year. The ceiling price for any given year is estimated to be $17,500. Fax request for copy of statement of work to (703) 875-6085, Attention: Patricia Riffle. This announcement is set aside for small businesses only. (0157)

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