SAM #5000210688

IRS Safeguards IT Computer Security Support Services Sought for 8(a) Small Businesses

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking vendors to provide Safeguards IT Computer Security Support Services for its Office of Safeguards within the Privacy, Governmental Liaison and Disclosure (PGLD) function. - Government Buyer: - Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Safeguards, Privacy, Governmental Liaison and Disclosure (PGLD), Governmental Liaison, Disclosure and Safeguards (GLDS) - Services Requested: - Cybersecurity and IT support services to secure Federal Tax Information (FTI) shared with federal, state, and local agencies - Tasks include computer security reviews, evaluation of agency submissions (Corrective Action Plans, Technical Inquiries, Safeguards Security Reports, Notifications), methodology development and updates, risk-based review selection, transition-in and transition-out services, and surge support - Key personnel required: IT project managers and cybersecurity specialists with relevant certifications - Adherence to IRS Publication 1075 and use of publicly available security standards - Work involves remote and hybrid reviews - Notable Requirements: - Set aside for 8(a) small businesses - Respondents must identify their Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicles (e.g., GSA Schedule, OASIS, NASA SEWP, 8a STARS III) - Indicate whether proposed items are manufactured in America - No specific OEMs, products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - Place of Performance: - IRS facilities in the DC commuting area - External federal, state, and local government facilities for required reviews - Contracting office at 1111 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20224 - Period of Performance: - Base period plus four option years, each one year, spanning five years total

Description

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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