The Return Integrity and Compliance Sources Sought Notice.pdf

1. Purpose

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing ongoing technical, program management, and knowledge transfer support for the Return Integrity & Compliance Services (RICS) Application Modernization (RAM) Project. If your firm may be interested in this requirement, is a qualified small business for the NAICS code 541512 Computer Systems Design Services, and has performed similar projects, we request the information shown below. A firm that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. This is a Sources Sought Notice only; no contract will be awarded from this announcement.

2. Background

The RICS Application Modernization Project was initiated in 2014 to migrate legacy applications to secure, scalable, web-based solutions hosted in a common SQL environment. Current efforts include operations and maintenance (O&M) of existing RICS applications, conversion of Access-based systems to SQL/web, enhancement and new application development, process automation, and compliance with security and accessibility mandates.

3. Scope of Work

The Contractor will provide services in the following primary areas:

• Technical Requirement Support: O&M for RICS systems; application development and enhancements; troubleshooting and break/fix resolution; mitigation of Section 508 and security deficiencies; agile Scrum development support; creation and maintenance of technical documentation.

• Knowledge Transfer & Training: Development of a Knowledge Transfer Plan; ongoing training for IRS staff on applications, infrastructure, and tools.

• Program Management Support: Financial management; deliverables tracking; change control board (CCB) process support; reporting.

• Transition to Support: Documentation transfer, lessons learned, and configuration details at contract closeout.

• Optional Surge Support: Increased services as needed for additional development, infrastructure, or support tasks.

4. Key Technical Areas & Tools

Offerors must demonstrate experience with:

• Microsoft SQL Server 2022, Windows Server 2022, IIS 10+, SSRS, SSIS, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET (C#, MVC, Entity Framework), JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, VueJS), Microsoft Access/VBA.

• Agile Scrum methodology, release management, application and database migration, infrastructure design/maintenance, automated testing, UI/UX design, Section 508 compliance, and government security requirements.

• Integration with IRS or similar large-scale federal systems (highly desired).

5. Anticipated Period of Performance

• Base Year: 09/21/2025 – 09/20/2026

• Option Years: Four (4) one-year options through 09/20/2030.

Work will be performed remotely, with limited access to the Martinsburg Data Center (Martinsburg, WV) as needed.

6. Submission Requirements

Interested parties shall submit a Capability Statement (no more than 10 pages) including:

1. Company Information: Name, DUNS/UEI, CAGE Code, address, POC name, email, phone.

2. Business Size/Status: Small Business, 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, or Large.

3. Relevant Experience: Demonstrated expertise and successful performance on projects of similar scope, complexity, and technology stack within the past five (5) years.

4. Technical Capabilities: Specific skills, tools, and methodologies related to the requirements above.

5. Staffing Approach: Ability to support cross-functional Scrum teams, technical support, and surge capacity.

6. NAICS Confirmation: Indicate whether your firm qualifies under NAICS 541512 ($34.0M size standard).

7. Responses

Responses are due no later than 12:00PM, August 15, 2025, to:

Patricia Brown at Patricia.e.brown@irs.gov and Tonya Bradley Tonya.e.Bradley@irs.gov

Subject Line: RICS Application Modernization (RAM) Sources Sought – [Your Company Name]

8. Disclaimer

This notice is for market research purposes only and does not commit the Government to issue a solicitation or make an award. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with responding to this notice.

mailto:Patricia.e.brown@irs.gov