Credit Card Initiative – Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) for Credit Card Processors

The Internal Revenue Service is seeking qualified contractors to provide Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services for the Credit Card Initiative, which involves conducting independent assessments of systems used by credit card processors to safeguard taxpayer data and maintain secure credit card operations. This initiative aims to evaluate the overall quality of credit card processing systems, identify inconsistencies within the Credit Card Program including IVR and online services, and ensure processor compliance with IRS system development and business requirements. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in Microsoft technologies, network infrastructure, database management, application testing, Section 508 compliance, and integration with large-scale federal systems, along with experience in cross-functional Scrum teams and surge capacity capabilities. The evaluation will be based on company information, business size and status, relevant experience, technical capabilities, and staffing approach as outlined in the required Capability Statement. Interested parties must submit a 10-page Capability Statement by 1:00 PM EST on October 31, 2025, with work to be performed remotely from Colorado Springs, Colorado.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to both small and large businesses under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services). No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the sources sought notice. The base contract period spans from July 21, 2026, to July 6, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods extending the potential contract through July 6, 2031, creating a total possible contract duration of five years. No specific budget ranges or award values are disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The IRS emphasizes that this is strictly a market research exercise and does not commit the government to issuing a formal solicitation or making any contract awards. The classification falls under PSC code DA01 for IT and Telecom Business Application/Application Development Support Services.