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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Information Technology (IT) Digitalization Transformation (DT) Integration and Innovation Support Services Request for Information (RFI) November 25, 2024

Clean Energy Support RFI | ii Introduction This is a Request for Information (RFI) -- hereinafter Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, request for bids or quotations, nor a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The purpose of this RFI is for the Government to obtain knowledge and information for project planning purposes only.

No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses to this Notice, unless otherwise appropriately marked by the Respondent. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information received in response to this Notice in any resultant solicitation(s). Do Not Submit any Proposals / Offers / Quotes in response to this Notice.

The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information that will assist the IRS in determining the market for vendors with the ability to meet the requirements outlined in the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS); see attachment 1.

Project Title / Short Description: IRS Information Technology (IT) Digitalization Transformation (DT) Integration and Innovation Support Services At a summary level, the Government has interest in and is seeking information regarding the capability of firms who can provide services pertaining to code development, program management, database management, software testing, cyber security, and system architecture design.

PSC or FSC Code: DF10 IT and Telecom - IT Management As A Service NAICS Codes:

54151 Computer Systems Design and Related Services Other considered NAICS: 518210 Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services and 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services Release Date: November 25, 2024 Response Date: December 6, 2024 Primary Point of Contact and Contact Information:

Name: Sandra R. Anderson Title: Business Operations Specialist Email: Sandra.R.Anderson@irs.gov

Project Title Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Information Technology (IT) Digitalization Transformation (DT) Integration and Innovation Support Services The Information Technology (IT) Digitalization Transformation (DT) Program Office is seeking vendors to provide integration and innovation support services for Enterprise Architecture activities. IT DT program office is seeking solutions to aid in the areas of technical integration, innovation, management, and quality control processes required to enable the IRS to integrate plan(s), existing design(s), configurations, implement strategies, continued deliveries, operate, and enhance workflow ideas to meet legislative provisions using business-led delivery methodology.

Description of Contemplated Services The IRS seek contractor support to assist the IT DT program office with ongoing activities and services to deliver the existing IT DT solution(s) that provide taxpayers access to the Document Upload Tool and other key capabilities. The IT DT Program Office is comprised of data-driven solutions to facilitate sharing of data across multiple user communities and organizational functions [IT, Business Operating Division (BOD), Functional Operating Division (FOD), etc.]. The Business and IT organizations partner aiming to meet Objectives and Key Results (OKR’s) to define the direction and delivery of the Strategy Operating Plan.

These solutions are business-led with Contractor and IRS IT DT support providing resources on integration and implementation. The intent, for this requirement, is to facilitate the IT DT program office in its ability to rapidly access Contractors who can integrate plan(s), existing design(s), configure, implement strategies, continue delivery, operate, and enhance workflow ideas as well as provide innovation support services. The multiple solutions being actioned provides a best-in-class process that will help improve customer experience(s).

RFI Instructions Responses to this RFI are requested in two (2) parts and must be submitted using Attachment 2 RFI Response Template.

Vendors shall reference “Response to RFI – IRS Digitalization Transformation (DT) Integration and Innovation Support Services “ in the subject line of their response, as well as in the subject line of any other e-mail correspondence referencing this notice.

Part I Company Profile Information - IRS seeks company profile information about the firms that provide services positioned to address the requirements discussed above.

Part II Capability - IRS seeks Industry responses to specific questions. Do not include any support documentation for any company other than your own. This is an analysis of your company’s abilities.

Part I: Company Profile Information Responders to this Notice must provide the following company information:

1. Company Name and Address

1. Company technical Point of Contact (POC) information to include name, title, telephone number, and email address.

1. Business Classification / Socio-Economic Status (e.g., large, small, 8(a), women owned, hub-zone, Small Disadvantage Business (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), 8A, Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), MBE, DBE etc.)

1. Applicable NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) Code

1. List active governmentwide contracts that your company has been awarded (GWACs, IDIQs, and BPAs – include applicable SIN)

1. Subcontracting / partnering / teaming possibilities.

Part II: Capability As indicated in instruction all responses are to be submitted via Attachment 3 RFI Response Template.

Responses to this Notice must include the following:

1. Does your company have the capability to perform all required services in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)? Yes/No; If “Yes”, please explain.

Does your company have similar previous experience with the type of work outlined in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)? Yes/No; If “Yes”, please explain.

Does the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) contain the sufficient information that would enable you to adequately respond to an RFP? Yes/No; If “No”, please explain

In your estimation, how much of this potential requirement would your company need to subcontract to other companies?

a. None

b. Less than 15 percent

c. Between 15 and 30 percent

d. Between 30 and 50 percent

e. More than 50 percent If your solution uses a subcontractor, would the subcontractor be a small or large business or would your solution consist of a joint venture.

Does your company currently employ enough personnel to immediately deploy 5-6 teams within two (2) weeks of award, with Security Clearance and access to Government facilities and classified areas, who also possess the integration, innovation, technical, and enterprise architecture expertise to adequately perform the tasks required?

Does your company have the staff to handle multiple projects/programs and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously while working in a fast-paced environment to fulfill necessary filing season demands?

Has your company ever (or currently) performed this type of work for the IRS in the past? If so, please provide and clearly identify the contract name, contract number, contract award document, contract Point of Contracts (POCs) – to include the CO, COR, and assigned PM/support staff from the program office), period of performance, and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) report for contracts between $40M - $160M.

If you are a small business, what is the highest dollar contract awarded to your company to provide similar support services? Were you the prime contractor? If so please provide and clearly identify the contract name, contract number, contract POC, period of performance, and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) for that contract.

Are you familiar with any of the following regulations governing computer security within the US Government:

- Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12)

- The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) 2014

- Public Law 113-283

- Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-2

- NIST Special Publications 800 series

Please specify the NAICS code(s) you determine is/are appropriate for this requirement and explain why?

What contract type (FP, LH, etc.) would you recommend for the services and why?

Provide a rough order of magnitude for a potential solution of this type, relative to the following:

Between $1M and $5M Between $5M and $10M Between $10M and $20M More than $20M

If the pricing, commercial catalog, rate card, or Terms of Service / Service Layer Agreements are available for IRS review on a publicly accessible site, provide applicable site address and information.

What labor categories do you recommend for the scope of work outlined in the attached PWS? What labor categories have you previously utilized on similar services?

How would you structure an integration and innovation team to successfully deliver on this potential requirement?

What level of expertise would your resources need to successfully deliver this requirement?

What are the average years of experience of the team members your company would assign to meet the requirements outlines in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) ?

If you have a Capability Website, please provide the link.

Please provide a Capability Statement.

Does your company have the capability to provide personnel with the requisite Department of Treasury/IRS clearances? Additionally, do you have any employees that have already been cleared for work at Treasury or any of the other 8 bureaus?

22. Optional Feedback: Please provide any feedback or questions you may have related to this requirement and the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). This section is only for questions or feedback to the Agency about this requirement and to further expand on any responses provided above.

Terms and Conditions regarding this Notice This Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. All costs associated with responding to this Notice are solely at the responding party's expense. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Further, the Government may contact the vendor for additional information regarding the information submitted as part of this market research effort. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Government Point of Entry or other similar source (e.g., GSA E-buy). However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative as a result of this notice. Responses to the notice will not be returned. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation if one is issued.

No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses to this Notice, unless otherwise appropriately marked by the Respondent. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information received in response to this Notice in any resultant solicitation(s).

Do Not Submit any Proposals/Offers in response to this Notice.

Thank you for your response to this Request for Information.

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