Return Preparer Database Support

A task order was awarded on September 18, 2014, under the TIPSS IDIQ contract to provide contractor support for the Return Preparer Database (RPDB). The purpose of this support is to prepare the RPDB for compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA), ensure Section 508 accessibility compliance, improve user efficiency, and facilitate management tracking of user work streams. The scope of work includes critical security enhancements along with software design, development, testing, and deployment support. Key deliverables include adding audit trail capabilities, developing a password system, creating a Section 508 compliance system, establishing an Enrolled Agents section, developing the Return Preparer Risk Identification and Selection Model (RPRISM), and implementing a Case Management section to monitor Return Preparer Office (RPO) work streams. The contract supports operations primarily in Washington, DC, and the contracting officer responsible for this effort is Mary Mudd.