OES LEADERSHIP TEAM IT RESEARCH & ADVISORY SUPPORT SERVICES
ID: BEP-001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICEIRS - NEW CARROLLTONLANDOVER, MD, 20785, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3aafe1c47f7b4770abcbb99c830abb99/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is seeking vendors to provide IT research and advisory support services for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP). The primary objective of this procurement is to develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise-wide IT strategy, governance framework, and compliance program, addressing the BEP's challenges in IT modernization, security, and data management. This initiative is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making within the BEP, which plays a vital role in producing security documents for the U.S. The contract will have a one-year base period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with a Request for Information (RFI) deadline for vendor submissions set for December 31, 2024, by 5:00 PM EDT. Interested parties can contact Aisha Lee at Aisha.Lee@bep.gov or Adrienne Spruill at adrienne.m.spruill@irs.gov for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Aisha Lee
    Aisha.Lee@bep.gov
    Adrienne Spruill
    adrienne.m.spruill@irs.gov
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    PWS_OES Leadership Team IT Research and Advisory Support Services_12.12.2024a.docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a contract for IT research and advisory support services for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP). The contractor will assist the BEP’s Office of Enterprise Solutions in developing and implementing an effective IT strategy, governance framework, and compliance program. The BEP, a key producer of security documents in the U.S., faces challenges in IT modernization, security, and data management that need expert insights and strategic direction. The main objectives include procuring a technology-based research service that provides tailored advisory services, research access, expert consultations, toolkits, templates, and workshop facilitation. The contract will have a one-year base period, from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The contractor is also responsible for providing quarterly performance reports and maintaining quality control systems, ensuring adherence to contract standards. With a focus on operational efficiency and improved decision-making, the contractor must deliver comprehensive support tailored to BEP's mission and strategic goals. Overall, this initiative is crucial for equipping the BEP with the necessary resources and expertise to navigate the rapidly evolving IT landscape, thereby enhancing national security and economic stability.
    RFI_OES Leadership Team IT Research and Advisory Support Services_12.12.2024.docx
    The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit responses from vendors capable of providing IT research and advisory subscription services. This RFI aims to gather insights for developing a comprehensive IT strategy, governance framework, and compliance program to enhance BEP's operational efficiency and security in its critical IT environment. The required services include tailored advisory support, access to research, analyst consultations, toolkits, and the facilitation of workshops. Respondents must outline their capabilities in relation to specific business and technical requirements, showcasing prior experience and providing company details. The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2024, by 5:00 PM EDT. This process is a preliminary step for future contracts and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, emphasizing that the government will not reimburse any costs incurred during responses. The RFI underscores the importance of innovation and proactive IT governance to support BEP's mission and operational needs while maintaining national security and economic stability.
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