Crowdsourced Vul Disc (PTCA) - Cnslt Svcs - To secure support for: Secure crowdsourced vulnerability...

The contract involves securing consulting services for a subscription-based crowdsourced vulnerability discovery program focused on the Internal Revenue Service's public-facing attack surface. This initiative leverages ethical hackers and researchers to identify and report security vulnerabilities, enhancing the IRS's cybersecurity defenses. The solicitation number for this contract is 2032H5-21-F-00778, with the posting date in early March 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 541519 and is managed by the IRS Chief Information Officer's office. Although specific location details are not provided, the points of contact for the bureau and program office are Trunita Plummer and Ruben Yui, respectively. This contract is marked as a set-aside, indicating potential eligibility preferences for certain types of vendors. The overall goal is to improve the IRS's ability to detect and mitigate vulnerabilities through a secure, crowdsourced approach.