Cybersecurity, Architecture & Implementation, Technical Operations, Ops Projects & Cloud Svcs
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICENATIONAL OFFICE - PROCUREMENT OITANEW CARROLLTON, MD, 20706, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: MAINFRAME (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B21)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/500090a6575c4f80b769709cb454749a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide software licensing and maintenance services as part of a 100% Small Business Set-Aside procurement. The primary objective is to acquire brand name licenses for HPE Ezmeral, Ciphertrust, and Elastic Search, along with One Identity's software maintenance, to enhance the IRS's Cybersecurity Data Warehouse and improve data security and operational efficiency. This procurement is critical for bolstering the IRS's cybersecurity capabilities, with the contract expected to run from September 28, 2024, to September 27, 2025, and options to extend through 2029. Interested parties should submit their comments and questions regarding the draft solicitation to Vanessa Rodgers at vanessa.rodgers@irs.gov or JW Terry at jw.r.terry@irs.gov by September 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST.

    Files
    Title
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    Draft RFQ 5000178352 CDSW Hadoop 82924.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation for a contract related to the procurement of software licenses and maintenance services for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Specifically, it focuses on acquiring HPE Ezmeral, Elastic Search, and Ciphertrust licenses along with One Identity's software maintenance to enhance the IRS's Cybersecurity Data Warehouse. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is set as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and includes instructions for potential bidders to submit their quotes, which must remain valid for at least 60 days. The timeline indicates that the base period for the contract will run from September 28, 2024, to September 27, 2025, with options to extend through 2029. Key evaluation criteria include technical approach, past performance, and price evaluation via Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methods. The document specifies requirements for services such as 24/7 technical support, compliance with Section 508 standards, and delivery instructions within a specified timeframe. Overall, the solicitation seeks to improve data security and operational efficiency at the IRS through critical software upgrades and ongoing support, illustrating the federal government's commitment to enhancing cybersecurity capabilities.
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