The Return Integrity and Compliance Sources Sought Notice
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 5000215991
- Agency
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Internal Revenue Service
Department of the Treasury
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- Place of performance
- Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Internal Revenue Service is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing technical, program management, and knowledge transfer support for the Return Integrity & Compliance Services (RICS) Application Modernization (RAM) Project. The procurement involves modernizing legacy applications to secure, web-based solutions in a SQL environment, with services including technical support for system operations and maintenance, application development, troubleshooting, Agile Scrum development, knowledge transfer training, program management, and optional surge support. Respondents must demonstrate experience with Microsoft technologies (SQL Server, Windows Server, IIS, SSRS, SSIS, Azure DevOps), Agile methodologies, and government security requirements including Section 508 compliance. The IRS requires interested firms to submit a 10-page Capability Statement that includes company information, business size and status, relevant experience, technical capabilities, staffing approach, and NAICS confirmation. The deadline for responses is August 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with submissions directed to Patricia Brown and Tonya Bradley.
This opportunity is set aside for total small business participation under NAICS code 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) with a size threshold of $34.0 million. The anticipated contract period spans five years total, beginning with a base year from September 21, 2025, to September 20, 2026, followed by four additional one-year option periods extending through September 20, 2030. Work will be performed remotely with limited on-site access requirements. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the documentation. The Sources Sought Response Template requests up to three examples of relevant past performance from potential contractors to demonstrate their capabilities in similar application modernization projects. This notice serves solely as market research and does not guarantee the issuance of a formal solicitation or contract award.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing ongoing technical, program management, and knowledge transfer support for the Return Integrity & Compliance Services (RICS) Application Modernization (RAM) Project. If your firm may be interested in this requirement, is a qualified small business for the NAICS code 541512 Computer Systems Design Services, and has performed similar projects, we request the information shown below. A firm that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. This is a Sources Sought Notice only; no contract will be awarded from this announcement.
Amend Notice date to: August 18, 2025 12:00pm EST.
Update #1 ·
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing ongoing technical, program management, and knowledge transfer support for the Return Integrity & Compliance Services (RICS) Application Modernization (RAM) Project. If your firm may be interested in this requirement, is a qualified small business for the NAICS code 541512 Computer Systems Design Services, and has performed similar projects, we request the information shown below. A firm that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. This is a Sources Sought Notice only; no contract will be awarded from this announcement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources_Sought_Response_Template_RAM.pdf | ||
| The Return Integrity and Compliance Sources Sought Notice.pdf |
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