Engineering & Architecture Services

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking engineering and architecture services to support its critical technology infrastructure and shared services. The procurement focuses on four primary task areas: Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure Engineering, Cloud & Infrastructure Optimization, Technical Integration & Platform Upgrades, and System Automation & Performance Optimization. Key technical requirements include developing scalable architectural frameworks, maintaining cloud governance, implementing infrastructure-as-code, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, and improving system reliability and performance. Vendors must submit a two-part response detailing their company profile and technical capabilities, with specific emphasis on experience with IRS applications and ability to transition into ongoing development and operations support. The Sources Sought Notice (SSN) has a response deadline of May 15, 2025, and targets companies with expertise in areas such as Single Sign-On (SSO) Operations, Secure Object Repository (SOR) Management, and Identity and Access Modernization (ICAMM) & Authorization Framework.

The contract is classified under NAICS category 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services and does not have a specific set-aside designation. The procurement is structured with a 12-month base year and four 12-month option periods, indicating potential long-term engagement for the selected vendor. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the complexity of the technical requirements suggests a substantial contract opportunity for qualified technology service providers. The IRS is seeking vendors with comprehensive capabilities in infrastructure configuration, cloud and data services, authentication architecture, and application engineering. Potential contractors will need to demonstrate robust technical proficiency, staff expertise, and the capacity to execute services immediately upon contract initiation, with a particular focus on supporting critical IRS technology shared services and modernization efforts.