IRS Research and Consulting Services

The Internal Revenue Service Research and Consulting Services Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA-IRS-RCS) provides non-information technology (non-IT) research and consulting services to support the agency's operational and strategic needs. This Master BPA was established on April 14, 2015, with a last order date of April 13, 2019, enabling the IRS to rapidly procure specialized consulting and research services from multiple pre-qualified prime contractors. The vehicle appears focused on delivering professional services that help the IRS improve organizational effectiveness, develop policy recommendations, conduct analytical studies, and support critical agency initiatives.

While specific task order details are not provided in the available data, typical research and consulting services for a federal agency like the IRS would likely involve economic analysis, tax policy research, organizational performance assessments, and strategic planning support. Such task orders typically range in value from $50,000 to $500,000 and may have durations spanning several months to two years. The Master BPA's structure suggests multiple prime contractors were awarded, which would enable the IRS to competitively issue task orders based on specific project requirements, contractor expertise, and best value considerations. Given the nature of the IRS, task orders would predominantly be performed in federal office locations within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and potentially at regional IRS facilities across the United States.