Media Relations Tool
ID: 5000220504Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICETAXPAYER FOCUSED SUPPORTAtlanta, GA, 30341, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f7b26d24dbf64d41a2870e0e1830687c/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is seeking qualified vendors to provide access to the CisionOne All-in-One Media Monitoring & Journalist Outreach Platform. This procurement aims to enhance the IRS Media Relations Office's capabilities in conducting targeted media outreach and monitoring, requiring comprehensive real-time media monitoring across various media types, including print, broadcast, and online, along with customizable contact lists and robust reporting tools. The contract will be performed virtually, with a base period from November 15, 2025, to November 14, 2026, and four optional one-year extensions, and interested small businesses must submit their capabilities statements to Darnesha Kennedy at Darnesha.L.Kennedy@irs.gov by 1:00 PM EST on October 27, 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Darnesha Kennedy
    darnesha.l.kennedy@irs.gov
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    Media Relations Tool SOW.docx
    The IRS seeks to acquire CisionOne, an all-in-one media monitoring and journalist outreach platform, to enhance its Media Relations Office's ability to conduct targeted media outreach and monitoring. The platform will support 16 users and must provide comprehensive, real-time media monitoring across all media types, including print, broadcast, and online, with the ability to monitor by keywords, sort by multiple criteria, and offer unlimited saved searches. It must also facilitate proactive media outreach through customizable contact lists for news distribution and provide robust reporting tools that allow for the easy creation and export of media outlet lists. Additionally, the contractor must provide customer service, technical support, and training for IRS staff. The virtual contract has a base period from November 15, 2025, to November 14, 2026, with four one-year option periods, and must be Section 508 Compliant.
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