SF 1012_LSJ_2021-IRS-0126_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

LIMITED-SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program (see FAR 8.401)

Tracking No. Page 2 of 4 Treasury Standard Form – 1012 (Rev 5/18)

Prescribed by Treasury: DTAP 1008.405-6

While the IRS continued to make strides in the digitalization space, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the Service’s unsustainable reliance on paper-based processes. The ongoing pandemic has elevated the need for IRS IT to develop an integrated, long-term plan for digital to become the default way of transacting and communicating with taxpayers. The COVID-19 shutdown and transition to remote work underscored the urgency for the IRS to fully digitalize operations and enable both an enhanced taxpayer experience and more flexible internal operations. The plan is for digital capability to become the default way of transacting and communicating with taxpayers at all times, including during unforeseen emergencies like a global pandemic.

In FY 2021, the Digital Transformation PMO purchased support under the IRS Long Term Integration Support 3 (LTIS 3) Task Order, 2032H5-21-F-00043 that included the organizational design and stand-up of the Digital Transformation Office. This support expires on August 20, 2021. Continuous support is required to expand upon the existing preliminary framework, with program management and program strategy/analysis work to update and implement critical documents and strategies including the IT Digital Strategy, the Digital Transformation Operating Model, the Strategic Roadmap and the Digitalization Solution Architecture. If this work in interrupted, it could negatively impact the upcoming tax season as well as jeopardize the Agency’s ability to meet the goals of the IDEA Act.

The IRS is seeking a sole source award under the Information Technology Enterprise Program Management Support Services Blanket Purchase Agreements (IT-EPMSS BPAs). Competing requirements with all nine BPA holders is preferred, however, it is vital that these services continue without a break in service and that the contractor is able to immediately begin working with no learning curve. Due to the urgent nature of this requirement, Deloitte Consulting has been identified as the only vendor who can perform these services. Conducting a competitive acquisition and on-boarding a new vendor will result is unacceptable delays.

Deloitte has developed the IT Digital Strategy, IT Digital Transformation Operating Model and the IT Digital Initiative Roadmap. Deloitte has laid the foundation for the planning around digital transformation capabilities within the IRS and is currently assisting the IRS with the implementation of the strategies, plans and processes outlined in these deliverables. In the short term, Deloitte is the only vendor who possesses the specific and relevant knowledge to immediately support this effort and provide the services necessary for the IT Digital Transformation in preparation for the upcoming tax season.

5. A determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order or BPA represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d):

The Contracting Officer has determined that this order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d). The order will be against a BPA that was awarded under the contractor’s GSA Schedule.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement why market research was not conducted:

Due to the urgent nature of acquisition, the Government’s market research consisted of reviewing the prior acquisition history for similar requirements and recent market research for those services.

7.a Any other facts supporting this justification: