Software Licensing and Training

The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Center for Science and Design is seeking a Total Small Business Set-Aside contract under solicitation 2043FY-26-Q-00090 to procure two perpetual licenses of Amped AUTHENTICATE forensic image and video authentication software, along with associated training and multi-year maintenance and support. This is a Brand Name or Equal acquisition, meaning the government prefers the specified brand but will consider equal products that meet all salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order to the responsible offeror providing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offer. The period of performance includes a twelve-month base period starting September 30, 2026, with four subsequent twelve-month option periods extending through September 29, 2031. The award is categorized under NAICS code 513210 for Software Publishers. Contractors must adhere to strict security and privacy standards, including Section 508 accessibility compliance, Internal Revenue Manual IT security policies, and the Controlled Unclassified Information program. Mandatory requirements include the completion of IRS Security Awareness Training by October 31st annually and the use of the Invoice Processing Platform for all payments. Offers are due by September 23, 2026, and must include the offeror's Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, and specific representations regarding tax liability and the use of taxpayer return information.