1099 Replacement

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is seeking a qualified vendor to develop a comprehensive, modern cloud-native software platform to replace its legacy Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) system. The solution must be compatible with the IRS's new Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) A2A interface, supporting creation and management of over 130,000 information return forms including W-2C, 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, and other variants. Key requirements include deployment on a Government-provided Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) environment accredited at FedRAMP Impact Level 4, adherence to stringent DoD security standards including DoDI 8510.01, DISA STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, CMMC Level 2, and Section 508 accessibility compliance. The solution must feature an API-first architecture with CAC/PKI authentication, Zero Trust framework capabilities, real-time TIN verification, multi-layered data validation, and support for both electronic and print/mail recipient delivery. Vendors must submit responses to this Request for Information by April 10, 2026, addressing 15 detailed capability questions covering DoD security compliance, IRS IRIS A2A experience, technical architecture, data migration strategy, intellectual property terms, Section 508 compliance, implementation timelines, customer support structure, and past performance with relevant contracts from the past three years.

No set-aside designations apply to this procurement, and no incumbent contractor is identified in the notice. The contract structure includes a six-month base period focused on Proof of Concept delivery within 90 days of award, followed by potential one-year option periods contingent upon successful performance evaluations. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The vendor must provide a complete implementation before the end of FY26, deliver 24/7/365 customer support with response times of 30 minutes for critical outages and next business day for non-critical issues, and ensure all work is performed within the Continental United States by U.S. Persons. The government will receive Unlimited Rights to custom code developed under the contract and full ownership of all data in non-proprietary format, with the FedRAMP accreditation requirement recently amended from Impact Level 5 to Impact Level 4 to expand vendor eligibility.