ContractSpecial Notice

Payment System

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE• 2032L226N00005

Response Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Deadline passed

Days Remaining

Closed

Set-Aside

Full & Open

Notice Type

Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking industry input for an upcoming acquisition of commercial payment platforms to support a secure, scalable, and integrated digital payment system for federal use. The requirement centers on a hosted payment processing solution that supports multiple payment methods and transaction types, with embedded checkout, secure server-side payment flows, refunds, reconciliation, saved payment methods, and strong reporting and data portability. Treasury’s anticipated evaluation emphasis includes technical capability, platform maturity, security and compliance such as PCI DSS, Section 508, FISMA, and FedRAMP Moderate, as well as high availability, integration flexibility, and implementation approach; the place of performance is Washington, District of Columbia. Responses are due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on 13 April 2026 and must be emailed to purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov in searchable PDF format with the subject line “Treasury Notice – Payment System – April 2026.”

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

522320

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities

PSC Code

7A21

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

Solicitation Documents

2 Files

RFI Notice_Payment System.docx

Word•33 KB•Mar 27, 2026

AI Summary

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry feedback for an upcoming acquisition of commercial payment platforms. This RFI, conducted under FAR Part 10, seeks to refine the scope and solicitation approach for a secure, scalable, and integrated digital payment system. Treasury is interested in direct relationships with platform owners and anticipates a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The RFI outlines anticipated evaluation criteria, including technical capability, security, cost efficiency, value-added capabilities, and implementation approach. Vendors are asked to provide detailed responses on their payment processing capabilities, security posture, pricing, and ability to support a pilot program. The deadline for submissions is April 13, 2026.

Draft_PWS.docx

Word•84 KB•Mar 27, 2026

AI Summary

The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for a secure, hosted payment processing system for federal agencies. The system must support various payment methods, ensure real-time transaction visibility, and comply with federal regulations like PCI DSS, Section 508, and FISMA. Key outcomes include embedded checkout, secure server-side payment flows, robust refund and reconciliation capabilities, and secure handling of saved payment methods. The PWS emphasizes operational transparency, high availability (99.9% uptime objective), and strong security controls like FedRAMP Moderate authorization and multi-factor authentication. Contractors must adhere to strict cyber incident reporting requirements, provide a secure software development attestation, and maintain data ownership and portability for the government, ensuring continuity and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.