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U -- JOURNAL OF ACCOUNTANCY SOL TIRNO-99-Q-00266 DUE 091799 POC Contract Specialist, Janice Spady, 202-283-1162 The Internal Revenue Services (IRS) intends to issue a purchase order on a sole source basis to American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), New York, NY. The background of this project: The IRS has a requirement for a paper-based, off-the-shelf, continuing professional education program for its employees who are Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). IRS CPAs have an ongoing need for Continuing Professional Education (CPE). One of the most efficient and cost effective methods of providing such training is by means of off-the-shelf, paper-based, self-study training material. Price to include delivery, Freight on Board (FOB), Destination. The Standard Industrial Classification is 2741, size standard is 500. All responsible sources who can provide the above requirements shall demonstrate their capability in writing no later than 15 days from the published date of this announcement. No solicitation will be issued, therefore such requests for solicitations will be considered non-responsive. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. All questions must be submitted in writing and received by facsimile (202) 283-1512 or by mail. If no affirmative responses are received, award will be to American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). See numbered Note 1. Posted 09/02/99 (W-SN375909). (0245)

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