Chainalysis (JOFOC)

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation Division has published a Special Notice announcing a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for Chainalysis tools and support services. The notice, posted on October 7, 2025 with a due date of November 8, 2025, pertains to a six-month contract extension with Chainalysis, Inc. valued at $5,103,896.57. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services and is classified under PSC category DE10 for IT and telecommunications services. The contract extension will run from September 30, 2025 to March 29, 2026, specifically supporting the IRS Cyber & Forensic Services Section and Small Business/Self-employed Office of Fraud Enforcement. The procurement is being pursued as a sole-source acquisition under FAR Subpart 6.302-1 for "Only One Responsible Source."

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to justify the IRS's need for Chainalysis's unique cryptocurrency investigation tools and services, which are essential for tracking digital assets in criminal investigations across international borders. The IRS emphasizes that Chainalysis provides critical investigative capabilities that are not available through authorized resellers for the complete suite of required tools. This procurement is classified as law enforcement sensitive and will not be publicly advertised to protect the investigative strategies and capabilities of the Criminal Investigation division. The contract extension supports the IRS's mission in cryptocurrency investigations, with market research supporting the sole-source decision due to the specialized nature of the required services. No specific eligibility criteria are outlined for contractors as this is a sole-source justification rather than an open competition, and the notice serves to inform the contracting community of the IRS's intent to proceed with this non-competitive procurement.