The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires contractor support to provide procurement software and associated support services for use by volunteer tax preparers under the IRS Electronic Tax Software Application (ETSA) project.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking contractor support for the Electronic Tax Software Application (ETSA) project. This requirement involves providing procurement software and associated support services for use by volunteer tax preparers. The procurement is being conducted as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 and Subpart 12.6. Performance will primarily occur at the contractor’s facility, though it may also involve IRS, Treasury, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) sites.

The anticipated contract structure includes one 12-month base period followed by four 12-month option periods. This requirement is classified under NAICS 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services, and PSC DA10, IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service. The acquisition is unrestricted, and the set-aside metadata indicates NONE for both the acronym and explanation.

Solicitation number 2043FY-26-R-00007 serves as the formal request for proposals, with the government intending to award a contract based on the resulting submissions. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by May 18, 2026, and the final response deadline is May 28, 2026. Submissions must be sent via email to Patricia Brown, Ladoris Tuck, and Joan Estelly. Although the metadata identifies Montgomery, AL, as a location, the description specifies a broader performance scope across various federal and contractor facilities.