SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - Tax Software Acquisition and Support
Contact and place of performance
Courtney Alston
Washington, DC 20224
USA
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...
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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
Responses should be clear, concise, and limited to the information requested.
Points of Contact
Attachments (3 total)
The Internal Revenue Service, specifically the Large Business & International Division, is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small business contractors capable of providing commercial off-the-shelf tax software and technical support. This acquisition, identified under solicitation number SC5000197240, involves the procurement of approximately 3,500 software licenses along with software maintenance, updates, and middleware integration. The required services also encompass technical support, help desk operations, cybersecurity compliance, training, and operational continuity support. Performance is centered in Washington, DC, and falls under NAICS code 513210 for Software Publishers and PSC DA10 for IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service.
The anticipated period of performance for this requirement includes a one-year base period followed by four one-year option periods, potentially extending through March 31, 2032. Responses to this notice will assist the agency in planning and identifying small business firms with experience in enterprise-level tax software solutions. Interested parties must submit their responses via email by May 29, 2026. The submission should be no more than 10 pages in length and may include feedback on the draft performance work statement using the provided matrix.
The primary point of contact for this notice is Contracting Officer Courtney Alston. Three attachments are included to provide further detail: a document containing the notice and vendor questions, a draft performance work statement, and a vendor comments matrix. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment by the government to award a contract.
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