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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - Tax Software Acquisition and Support

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SC5000197240Federal

Submission Closed05/29/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Large Business & International Division, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research and identify qualified small business contractors under NAICS Code 513210 for providing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) tax software products and comprehensive technical support services. The Government is seeking firms experienced with enterprise-level tax software solutions, including licensing, maintenance, middleware integration, technical support, cybersecurity compliance, training, and operational continuity support. The anticipated contract may involve up to 3,500 software licenses, with a performance period consisting of a one-year base period plus four one-year option periods extending through March 31, 2032. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and is not a solicitation; responses will not be considered offers and the Government will not reimburse any submission costs. Interested vendors must submit clear and concise responses limited to 10 pages by May 29, 2026, 3:00 PM EST via email to the designated Points of Contact. The Government has provided three attachments including the notice with vendor questions, a draft performance work statement, and a vendor comments matrix for feedback. This effort supports the Treasury Department’s objective of enhancing tax software acquisition and support services in Washington, DC.

General Info

IRS seeks small businesses for COTS tax software, support services, licensing, cybersecurity, through 2032.

Agency

Department Of The Treasury → Taxpayer Focused Support

NAICS

513210 - Software PublishersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20224, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(3)

IRS LB&I Tax Software Sources Sought Notice 051526

PDF•sources-sought

Performance Work Statement for Tax Software Acquisition Support IRS LB&I

PDF•sow

Vendor Comments Matrix Q&A

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 15

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 29

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/29/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Treasury → Taxpayer Focused Support

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWashington, DC, 20224, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of The Treasury → Taxpayer Focused Support

Office AddressWashington, DC, 20224, USA

Contacts

Courtney Alston

contact@example.gov

James Tryniak

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Notice Type

Sources Sought Notice (SSN)

This SSN is issued in accordance with FAR Part 10 (Market Research). This notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Government.

This SSN does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ), and the Government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice. Responses to this SSN will not be considered as offers.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the submission of this information.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Large Business & International (LB&I) Division, is conducting market research to identify qualified small business contractors capable of providing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) tax software products and associated technical support services.

The IRS is seeking information from qualified small business firms under NAICS Code 513210 – Software Publishers that possess experience supporting enterprise-level tax software solutions and related integration services.

The anticipated requirement includes:

COTS tax software licensing
Software maintenance and updates
Middleware integration support
Technical support and help desk services
Cybersecurity compliance support
Training services
Operational continuity support

The Government anticipates a requirement for up to 3,500 software licenses and associated support services.

The anticipated period of performance consists of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods extending through March 31, 2032.

Requested Information

See attached “SS Notice and Questions 051526” for detailed vendor questions and response requirements. Please use the attached "Attachment 2 Vendor Comments Matrix 051526" for any PWS (Attachment 1 Draft PWS 051526) comments or feedback.

Submission Instructions

Response Format: PDF or Microsoft Word
Page Limit: Not to exceed 10 pages
Submission Method: Email to the Points of Contact listed below
Response Due Date: Friday, May 29, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST

Responses should be clear, concise, and limited to the information requested.

Points of Contact

Courtney K. Alston
Contracting Officer
Courtney.K.Alston@irs.gov
James M. Tryniak
Contract Specialist
James.M.Tryniak@irs.gov

Attachments (3 total)

SS Notice and Questions 051526
Attachment 1 Draft PWS 051526
Attachment 2 Vendor Comments Matrix 051526

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