Opportunity
Washington Electronic Business Solution #DRS RFP 26-03
Washington State DRS Seeks Support for IRS E-Filing System Transition
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
DRS RFP 26-03
NAICS
541511, 518210
The Washington State Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is seeking a vendor to support its transition from the IRS's FIRE system to the new IRIS e-Filing platform. - Government Buyer: - Washington State Department of Revenue Services (DRS) - Products/Services Requested: - Technical and operational support for IRS e-filing system transition - Focus on software solutions for printing software for microcomputers (NIGP code 208-70) - Assistance with Application to Application (A2A) integration and XML data formatting for bulk filing - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Expertise in IRS e-filing systems, especially the new IRIS portal - Ability to handle A2A and XML requirements for large-volume information returns - Support for the 2027 tax year e-filing cycle, ahead of the 2028 migration to IRIS - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities are provided
Description
The solicitation is for support related to the IRS transition from the FIRE system to the IRIS system for e-Filing. The Department of Revenue Services (DRS) will migrate to the new IRIS portal in 2028, but for 2027, DRS's system output cannot accommodate the required A2A and XML format to bulk file large volumes of information returns. The project involves providing support for this transition and ensuring compliance with the new e-Filing requirements. The response due date is July 31, 2026, and questions are due by July 17, 2026.