The IRS disseminates information to an audience of potential contractors and other interested parties in the form of solicitations and pre-solicitation announcements, including:
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Invitation to Bid (IFB)
Request for Quotations (RFQ)
Request for Information (RFI)
Request for comments (RFC)

The issuances of these announcements are governed by the Federal Acqusition Regulation (FAR).  FedBizOpps is the single government point-of-entry (GPA) for Federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000.  Government buyers are able to publicize their business opportunities, including solicitations, by posting information directly to FedBizOpps via the Internet.  Commercial vendors use FedBizOpps to identify Federal markets for their products and services.

All announcements include a point of contact for inquiries.  The FAR, as well as Departmental and IRS policies and regulations establish procedures that can be used to address the complaint process requirements of the Data Quality Act.

IRS also posts many solicitations and announcements on its own Internet site.  As noted above, Federal, Departmental and local policies and regulations establish procedures that can be used to address the complaint process requirements of the Data Quality Law.

Utility

The information is useful to its intended audience because it is a self-selecting audience, including vendors and potential offerors who are interested in entering into contracts with the IRS.

Objectivity

The Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) govern contracting in the Federal government and ensure that competition is maximized.

Integrity

Information security is maintained in accordance with applicable policies and regulations, including the Privacy Act, FAR requirements, IRS Disclosure requirements and information security requirements.        
 
The IRS also publishes a Guide for Preparing and Submitting Unsolicited Proposals which is posted on the Procurement Internet site.  In accordance with FAR Part 15.6, it establishes procedures for the submission of an unsolicited proposal and its consideration within the IRS.  The guide provides a point of contact in the Office of Procurement Policy.