REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - Tax Software Acquisition and Support
Contact and place of performance
Courtney Alston
Washington, DC 20224
USA
Notice Type Request for Information (RFI) This Request for Information (RFI) 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 RFI does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ), and the Government does not intend to awar...
View moreThis effort includes software licensing, maintenance, technical support, integration services, and training to support mission-critical compliance and enforcement activities.
Scope Summary
The Government is seeking information on vendor capabilities to provide:
Key Capability Areas
Vendors should demonstrate capabilities in the following areas:
Technical Support & SLA Performance
Integration & Interoperability
Software Maintenance
Training
Security & Compliance
Accessibility & Technical Standards
Requested Information
See attached “RFI Questions 051426” for detailed vendor questions and response requirements. Please use the attached "Vendor Comments and Feedback Matrix 051426" for any PWS comments or feedback.
Submission Instructions
Responses should be clear, concise, and limited to the information requested.
Additional Information
Points of Contact
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), specifically the Large Business & International (LB&I) Division, issued this Special Notice as a Request for Information (RFI) for market research and planning purposes. Under NAICS 513210 Software Publishers and PSC DA10 IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service, the agency is seeking vendors capable of providing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) tax software solutions and associated services. The primary goal is to support corporate tax analysis, income tax planning, and forecasting while ensuring compatibility with IRS systems and taxpayer-submitted data.
The scope includes software licensing for approximately 3,500 corporate tax analysis users and 300 tax planning users, alongside maintenance, updates, and multi-tier technical support. Required capabilities involve system integration using XML data exchange, middleware support, and compliance with federal tax laws, FISMA, NIST standards, and Section 508 accessibility requirements. Performance expectations include specific service level agreements for issue resolution and the delivery of both in-person and virtual training.
Responses are due by 3:00 PM EST on May 29, 2026, and should be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Courtney Alston or Contract Specialist James M. Tryniak. Submissions must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format and are limited to 10 pages, excluding acquisition and procurement strategy questions. The notice includes three attachments: a Vendor Comments and Feedback Matrix, a Draft Performance Work Statement, and a list of RFI Questions. The primary place of performance is Washington, DC.
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