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The Internal Revenue Service is seeking support for a crowdsourced vulnerability discovery service designed to enhance the security of its public-facing digital assets. This initiative leverages ethical hackers and security researchers to identify vulnerabilities across the IRS’s external attack surface through a structured, subscription-based model. The service aims to proactively uncover security weaknesses before they can be exploited by malicious actors, ensuring robust defenses are maintained across critical systems. The contract falls under NAICS code 541519 for other computer-related services and is managed by the agency’s Chief Information Officer. Point of contact for the opportunity includes Trunita Plummer as the Bureau Point of Contact and Ruben Yui as the Program Office Point of Contact. The forecast was posted on May 25, 2026, indicating the agency’s intent to move forward with procurement in the near future. While no specific set-aside details are provided, the type of set-aside is noted as yes, suggesting potential preferences for small businesses or other designated categories. The place of performance and office address information remain unspecified, indicating that the work may be performed remotely by distributed researchers. The solicitation is currently in the forecast phase, with no formal solicitation number assigned yet.