RFI - Phishing-Resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Mainframe Platforms & Applications
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFI2526APMO
- Agency
-
Internal Revenue Service
Department of the Treasury
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Place of performance
- District of Columbia 20224, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a civilian agency within the Department of the Treasury, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions for mainframe platforms and applications. The agency seeks technically-proficient vendors capable of implementing and enhancing MFA and personal identity verification (PIV) capabilities on IBM and Unisys mainframe systems across their enterprise. Contractors must demonstrate fluency with InfoConnect brand software or recommended equivalent solutions. The RFI is scheduled for release on February 18, 2025, with questions due by February 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, and responses required by March 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. This is a non-binding information gathering effort, and respondents are explicitly instructed not to submit proposals, offers, or quotes in response to the notice.
The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation for the potential procurement. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services and PSC code 7A20 for IT and Telecom - Application Development Software. The RFI suggests a comprehensive cybersecurity enhancement project focused on implementing advanced authentication technologies across the IRS's mainframe infrastructure. While the exact scope and timeline for potential future solicitation are not explicitly defined, the notice implies a significant technological upgrade initiative targeting enterprise-wide authentication and identity verification systems.
Notice text
This is a Request for Information (RFI) -- hereinafter Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, request for bids or quotations, nor a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The purpose of this RFI is for the Government to obtain knowledge and information for project planning purposes only.
No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses to this Notice, unless otherwise appropriately marked by the Respondent. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information received in response to this Notice in any resultant solicitation(s). Do Not Submit any Proposals / Offers / Quotes in response to this Notice.
Request for Information Number: RFI2526APMO
Project Title / Short Description: Phishing-Resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Mainframe Platforms & Applications
PSC or FSC Code: 7A20; IT and Telecom – Application Development Software (Perpetual License Software)
NAICS Codes: 541519HACS: Other Computer Related Services – Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services
Release Date: February 18, 2025
Response Date: March 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST
Questions are due: February 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST
Primary Point of Contact and Contact Information:
Lauren Caperton - lauren.g.caperton@irs.gov
and
it.csd.contracts@irs.gov
Project Title
Phishing-Resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Mainframe Platforms & Applications
Description of Contemplated Services
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Agency is looking for technically-proficient vendors capable of completing enhancement and enforcement work following the ongoing implementation of phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) and personal identity verification (PIV) capabilities on IBM® and Unisys® mainframe platforms and associated applications / assets across the enterprise. The contractor must be fluent in the InfoConnect® brand or recommended equivalent software solutions.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Draft SOW - Phishing-Resistant MFA for Mainframes.pdf | ||
| RFI Phising Resistant MFA v.3.pdf |
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