Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

The Internal Revenue Service’s Large Business and International Division is seeking information on web search portals and all other information services to support Revenue Agents and specialists who examine complex, nationally significant financial transactions involving stocks, bonds, derivatives, foreign currency, and other instruments. These agents require access to private, subscription-based financial data that is not publicly available online to properly analyze market prices and financial backgrounds during tax examinations. This sources sought notice is part of a market research initiative under FAR Part 10 to identify potential vendors capable of providing timely, accurate, and comprehensive financial information services, without any obligation or commitment from the government to award a contract. Responses will inform future procurement strategies but will not result in compensation or contractual obligations for submitters. The solicitation, numbered 5000229734, was posted on July 17, 2026, with responses due by July 22, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 519290 for other information services. The contracting office is part of the Taxpayer Focused Support organization within the Department of the Treasury, based in Washington, DC, with performance expected in Las Vegas, Nevada. Primary point of contact is Patricia Brown, with Joan Estelly as secondary contact, both reachable via IRS email addresses. No set-aside preferences apply, and the notice is open to all eligible entities. Participation is voluntary and strictly for research purposes to better understand the landscape of available financial data services.