IRS EA 4365 Cloud Architecture & Design Support RFI
ID: EA4365Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICEANCHORAGE, AK, 99508, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT TOOLS/PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7F20)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a31497bdece54a6e93c8daee2790d6f7/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is seeking qualified vendors to provide cloud architecture and design support as part of its Enterprise Architecture (EA) modernization strategy. The primary objectives of this procurement include developing cloud architecture, managing digital disruptions, and enhancing customer engagement, all while ensuring compliance with federal standards and optimizing IT investments. This initiative is crucial for modernizing the IRS's IT infrastructure and transitioning to cloud-based solutions, which will improve efficiency and reduce costs. Interested vendors, particularly those within the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Program, must submit their qualifications and capabilities by March 4, 2025, with a maximum submission limit of 15 pages. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Davida Patton at davida.e.patton@irs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Davida Patton
    davida.e.patton@irs.gov
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    DRAFT 4365_EA_Cloud_ArchitectureDesignSpt PWS v4.0.pdf
    The IRS Enterprise Architecture (EA) Cloud Architecture and Design Support strategy outlines a framework for modernizing the agency's IT infrastructure and ensuring effective transition to cloud-based solutions. It mandates alignment with federal standards and aims to enhance IT investment decision-making while improving efficiency and reducing costs. The initiative includes the transition to a more agile IT service delivery model, supporting critical scalability and flexibility during peak operational demands. Key areas of focus encompass cloud architecture, digital disruption support services, strategic communication, and infrastructure management. The contractor support will facilitate the development of solution architectures, oversee project management, and ensure compliance with federal security requirements. Objectives also include optimizing collaboration between IRS and Treasury EA programs, enhancing EA governance, and institutionalizing stakeholder communication. This document serves as an RFP precursor, detailing the expected deliverables, personnel requirements, and management protocols to translate EA’s strategic vision into actionable results within the federal framework.
    IRS EA 4365 Cloud Architecture and Design RFI.pdf
    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on the availability and capabilities of businesses to support its Enterprise Architecture (EA) Cloud Architecture Strategy Modernization and Design. This initiative is part of a broader effort to align IT investments with business strategies, guided by federal laws and directives. The IRS seeks qualified vendors, particularly those within the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Program, to assist in modernizing data, applications, and services through cloud infrastructure. The contractor's support will aid in achieving various objectives, including developing cloud architecture, managing digital disruptions, and facilitating customer engagement. Responses to this RFI will influence procurement strategies, focusing on project alignment, implementation plans, total ownership costs, and risk assessment. Vendors are invited to respond by March 4, 2025, with a submission limit of 15 pages, outlining their qualifications and capabilities. This RFI serves as a market research tool, not a solicitation for proposals, and participating vendors are advised that their responses are confidential but may be deemed government property. The IRS is under no obligation to review late submissions or provide feedback.
    IRS EA 4365 Cloud Architecture and Design RFI Questions.pdf
    The IRS-EA-4365 document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) focusing on cloud architecture and design support needs for the IRS. It lists specific questions aimed at evaluating potential contractor capabilities and experiences related to best practices in cloud solutions, compliance with government standards, and performance optimization. Key inquiries include the company’s staff structure, prior collaboration with similar agencies, familiarity with government compliance such as FISMA, and use of architecture frameworks like TOGAF and tools like Software AG’s Alfabet. The RFP also seeks insights on emerging trends in cloud architecture, strategies for achieving IRS goals, and addressing challenges in the industry. Additionally, proposals must include recommendations for overcoming IRS process pain points and aligning their strategies with commercial practices. Overall, the document aims to gather comprehensive information to enhance IRS’s cloud capabilities effectively.
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