DTSearch - Small Business/Self-Employed Field Examination seeks to purchase 530 licenses. Index and...

The Internal Revenue Service through its Chief Information Officer is seeking to acquire 530 licenses for DTSearch software under a forecasted procurement targeting small businesses and self-employed individuals involved in field examinations. The software will be used to index and search large volumes of data stored on end-user laptops and shared drives, enabling efficient data retrieval and analysis for compliance and audit purposes. The procurement is aligned with NAICS code 513210, which pertains to data processing, hosting, and related services, indicating a focus on digital information management capabilities. The contract is part of a broader effort to enhance data handling efficiency during field examinations, supporting the IRS’s operational needs for rapid, accurate access to complex digital records. Points of contact for the procurement include Iliada Litzinger as the Bureau Point of Contact and Vaishali Narkhede as the Program Office Point of Contact. Although the solicitation number is not yet available and the place of performance details are unspecified, the forecast was posted on May 25, 2026, and the set-aside designation is confirmed as applicable for small businesses, underscoring an intent to promote small business participation in this technical acquisition.