SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - Tax Software Acquisition and Support
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SC5000197240
- Agency
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Internal Revenue Service
Department of the Treasury
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20224, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Internal Revenue Service Large Business & International Division is conducting market research to identify qualified small business contractors capable of providing Commercial Off-The-Shelf tax software products and associated support services, with responses due May 29, 2026. This is a sources-sought notice for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award.
The requirement targets small businesses under NAICS Code 513210 (Software Publishers). The anticipated scope includes up to 3,500 software licenses for Corporate Tax Analyzer and Income Tax Planner products, middleware integration support, software maintenance and updates delivered at no additional cost, technical support with tiered response and resolution times ranging from 15 minutes to 10 business days depending on severity, cybersecurity compliance support including FISMA adherence, training services comprising two annual 40-hour sessions and quarterly virtual sessions, and operational continuity support. The anticipated contract period consists of a one-year base period beginning April 1, 2027, and four one-year option periods extending through March 31, 2032.
Distinctive requirements include tax law change implementation within 10 business days of vendor identification, technical support during standard IRS business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, excluding Federal holidays), all contractor personnel obtaining staff-like access approval following background investigations before work begins, Section 508 accessibility compliance for training materials, and XML data import/export integration with IRS case management systems. All IRS-specific data and enhancements become Government property with unlimited Government rights to source code.
Responses should not exceed ten pages and are due at 3:00 PM EST to Courtney Alston and James Tryniak. Submission is voluntary and will not affect future solicitation participation.
Notice text
Notice Type
Sources Sought Notice (SSN)
This SSN is issued in accordance with FAR Part 10 (Market Research). This notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Government.
This SSN does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ), and the Government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice. Responses to this SSN will not be considered as offers.
The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the submission of this information.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Large Business & International (LB&I) Division, is conducting market research to identify qualified small business contractors capable of providing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) tax software products and associated technical support services.
The IRS is seeking information from qualified small business firms under NAICS Code 513210 – Software Publishers that possess experience supporting enterprise-level tax software solutions and related integration services.
The anticipated requirement includes:
- COTS tax software licensing
- Software maintenance and updates
- Middleware integration support
- Technical support and help desk services
- Cybersecurity compliance support
- Training services
- Operational continuity support
The Government anticipates a requirement for up to 3,500 software licenses and associated support services.
The anticipated period of performance consists of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods extending through March 31, 2032.
Requested Information
See attached “SS Notice and Questions 051526” for detailed vendor questions and response requirements. Please use the attached "Attachment 2 Vendor Comments Matrix 051526" for any PWS (Attachment 1 Draft PWS 051526) comments or feedback.
Submission Instructions
- Response Format: PDF or Microsoft Word
- Page Limit: Not to exceed 10 pages
- Submission Method: Email to the Points of Contact listed below
- Response Due Date: Friday, May 29, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST
Responses should be clear, concise, and limited to the information requested.
Points of Contact
- Courtney K. Alston
Contracting Officer
Courtney.K.Alston@irs.gov - James M. Tryniak
Contract Specialist
James.M.Tryniak@irs.gov
Attachments (3 total)
- SS Notice and Questions 051526
- Attachment 1 Draft PWS 051526
- Attachment 2 Vendor Comments Matrix 051526
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 2 Vendor Comments Matrix 051526.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| SS Notice and Questions 051526.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 Draft PWS 051526.pdf |
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