Tax Software and Support

Solicitation 5000230074 is a Request for Quote issued by the Internal Revenue Service for the acquisition, integration, maintenance, and support of Commercial Off-The-Shelf tax software products, specifically Tax Analyzer and Income Tax Planner. The requirement includes the provision of enterprise and perpetual licenses, technical support, and the maintenance of the IMS Tax Engine Middleware environment to support the Large Business and International Division and Appeals. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price award with a base period from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2028, and four subsequent 12-month option periods. Performance may occur at government facilities, contractor facilities, or via remote and hybrid environments. The government will award the contract based on best value using a tradeoff process, where non-price factors are significantly more important than price. Evaluation is prioritized by technical approach, licensing and middleware integration capability, and past performance, with price being the least important factor. Key technical requirements include full IPv6 conformance, Section 508 accessibility compliance, and strict adherence to IRS security guidelines for safeguarding Sensitive but Unclassified data. The contractor must also provide comprehensive training through both face-to-face and virtual sessions. Proposals are due by November 6, 2026, and must be submitted in three separate volumes.