Provide Executive Search and Recruitment services (ESRS) in filling executive level positions, under...

The Internal Revenue Service is seeking contractors to provide Executive Search and Recruitment Services for filling senior executive and critical pay positions under its Streamlined Critical Pay Authority and Senior Executive Services frameworks. The solicitation, forecasted for release with a posted date of May 25, 2026, targets highly qualified firms specializing in executive-level talent acquisition to identify, assess, and recruit top-tier candidates for leadership roles within the agency. The North American Industry Classification System code 561312 indicates the requirement falls under Executive Search Services, emphasizing the need for proven expertise in navigating federal executive hiring protocols and attracting candidates with the requisite leadership experience and public sector acumen. The effort will be managed by the Human Capital Officer office, with Treva Paris designated as the Bureau Point of Contact and Barbara Arch serving as the Program Office Point of Contact, ensuring direct communication channels between the agency and prospective bidders. While the place of performance and specific set-aside details have not been defined, the contract will require full compliance with federal hiring regulations and procedures governing SES and critical pay appointments. Contractors must demonstrate a deep understanding of IRS mission alignment, organizational culture, and the unique demands of senior federal leadership roles, with the ability to deliver results within tight timelines and high standards of confidentiality and integrity.