Safeguards IT Computer Security Support Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 5000210688
- Agency
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Internal Revenue Service
Department of the Treasury
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Competitive 8(a)
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Internal Revenue Service is seeking vendors to provide Safeguards IT Computer Security Support Services through this Sources Sought Notice (SSN), which is issued for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a binding procurement. The IRS requires comprehensive cybersecurity and information technology expertise to support the Office of Safeguards in ensuring Federal Tax Information (FTI) security and compliance across approximately 300 federal, state, and local agencies in accordance with IRC 6103(p)(4) safeguard requirements, NIST Special Publication 800-53, IRS Publication 1075, and CIS Benchmarks. Key contract requirements include conducting computer security reviews of partner agency systems, evaluating agency submissions including Corrective Action Plans and security reports, developing and updating security evaluation methodologies on a semiannual basis, and providing surge support as needed. Interested vendors must submit capability statements with a cover letter identifying company information, business size classification, GWAC vehicle associations, and relevant certifications by the May 1, 2026 deadline. The IRS will not pay costs associated with responding to this SSN, and submission does not guarantee the issuance of a formal RFQ or RFP.
This procurement is designated as a Competitive 8(a) set-aside, and the current contractor is Sky Solutions, LLC with an approximate contract value of $15,864,000. The contract base period runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods extending through 2031, budgeted at $100,000 for the base period and $50,000 annually for option years, plus up to $150,000 annually for surge support. The procurement is classified under NAICS Code 541512 "Computer Systems Design Services" with a small business size standard of $37.0 million in annual receipts. Key personnel requirements include a Senior Information Technology Project Manager, Senior Program Manager, and Senior Computer & Information Systems Manager, all requiring advanced IT certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CAP, or CASP+. All contractor personnel requiring staff-like access to IRS facilities and systems must complete extensive security vetting, background investigations, and fingerprinting, with a maximum 120-day transition-in period for knowledge transfer upon contract award.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) ONLY. This SSN is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ/RFP. The SSN does not commit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to contract for any supply or service. The IRS is not at this time seeking quotes or proposals. Responders are advised that the IRS will not pay any cost incurred in response to this SSN. All costs associated with responding to this SSN will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this SSN does not preclude participation in any future RFQ/RFP. The information provided in this SSN is subject to change and is not binding on the IRS. All submissions become the property of the IRS and will not be returned. The IRS is requesting information to identify vendors capable of providing Safeguards IT Computer Security Support.
INDUSTRY RESPONSE
The IRS is seeking capability statements from industry in accordance with Attachment 1 - Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The purpose of this SSN is to conduct market research and to plan a path forward in regard to procuring the requirement. Submissions must be accompanied by a cover letter which identifies the company name, address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, Point of Contact(s) (Name, title, email, and phone number) - and business size, i.e. small, small disadvantaged, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged, HUBZone small, woman-owned small, veteran-owned small, service-disabled veteran-owned small - based upon NAICS Code 541512 "Computer Systems Design Services” with a size standard of $37.0 million.
Please identify the Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicles your firm is associated with to include the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule (GSA Schedule vs Open Market), GSA One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP), 8a STARS III (GSA), and etc.
Submissions must also state if the quoted/proposed item(s) were manufactured in America.
Proprietary Information
No proprietary information shall be included.
Response
Responses (limited to a 6-page capability statement, 1 page for the cover sheet, 5 pages for the body and conclusion) single spaced, Times New Roman, no smaller than 12 pitch font. Drawing, diagrams and/or captions to pictures are limited to no smaller than 8 pitch font. All submissions must be made electronically (as described below) and be in either Adobe PDF or Microsoft Office Word. Responders are to describe in clear and concise language their capabilities to meet the Government's requirements as set forth in this SSN.
Responses shall be submitted by e-mail to Kim Cardinali at kimberly.m.cardinali@irs.gov no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 1, 2026 with the following text in the subject line: Sources Sought – Safeguards IT Computer Security Support.
Please confirm your firms’ interest in the requirement and if your firm will submit a quote/proposal if this becomes a solicited requirement.
Amendedment 0001 posted 4/21/2026 - adding current contract information under introductin and background section
Update #1 ·
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) ONLY. This SSN is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ/RFP. The SSN does not commit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to contract for any supply or service. The IRS is not at this time seeking quotes or proposals. Responders are advised that the IRS will not pay any cost incurred in response to this SSN. All costs associated with responding to this SSN will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this SSN does not preclude participation in any future RFQ/RFP. The information provided in this SSN is subject to change and is not binding on the IRS. All submissions become the property of the IRS and will not be returned. The IRS is requesting information to identify vendors capable of providing Safeguards IT Computer Security Support.
INDUSTRY RESPONSE
The IRS is seeking capability statements from industry in accordance with Attachment 1 - Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The purpose of this SSN is to conduct market research and to plan a path forward in regard to procuring the requirement. Submissions must be accompanied by a cover letter which identifies the company name, address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, Point of Contact(s) (Name, title, email, and phone number) - and business size, i.e. small, small disadvantaged, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged, HUBZone small, woman-owned small, veteran-owned small, service-disabled veteran-owned small - based upon NAICS Code 541512 "Computer Systems Design Services” with a size standard of $37.0 million.
Please identify the Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicles your firm is associated with to include the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule (GSA Schedule vs Open Market), GSA One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP), 8a STARS III (GSA), and etc.
Submissions must also state if the quoted/proposed item(s) were manufactured in America.
Proprietary Information
No proprietary information shall be included.
Response
Responses (limited to a 6-page capability statement, 1 page for the cover sheet, 5 pages for the body and conclusion) single spaced, Times New Roman, no smaller than 12 pitch font. Drawing, diagrams and/or captions to pictures are limited to no smaller than 8 pitch font. All submissions must be made electronically (as described below) and be in either Adobe PDF or Microsoft Office Word. Responders are to describe in clear and concise language their capabilities to meet the Government's requirements as set forth in this SSN.
Responses shall be submitted by e-mail to Kim Cardinali at kimberly.m.cardinali@irs.gov no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 1, 2026 with the following text in the subject line: Sources Sought – Safeguards IT Computer Security Support.
Please confirm your firms’ interest in the requirement and if your firm will submit a quote/proposal if this becomes a solicited requirement.
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