Common Enterprise Services (CES) and Technical and Program Support Services
ID: 500020484Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT AS A SERVICE (DF10)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c5963263bb46408498501db69cd3719e/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is seeking qualified contractors to provide Common Enterprise Services (CES) and Technical and Program Support Services. The primary objectives of this procurement include integration and governance support, technical expertise, and project management to enhance the IRS's technology infrastructure and ensure compliance with federal mandates. These services are crucial for modernizing IT operations, safeguarding Federal Taxpayer Information, and improving operational efficiency within the IRS's Technology Services Management division. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a capability statement by February 13, 2025, to the designated contacts, Leatrice Person and JW Terry, at the IRS, with the procurement potentially set aside for small businesses under the 8(a) program.

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    I_1_b PWS.pdf
    The document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the General Common Enterprise Services (CES) and Technical and Program Support Services for the IRS, effective from January 2025. The Technology Strategy Management (TSM) division, under Enterprise Services (ES), is tasked with enhancing technology infrastructure, governance, enterprise architectures, and IT solution delivery while adhering to federal policies. The contractor's responsibilities include providing technical expertise, program management, system configuration, and developing applications. Key objectives are to modernize IT operations, streamline processes, and implement an agile framework that supports various task areas, including architecture design, application development, and operational support. The contractor must ensure compliance with IRS standards, conduct assessments, and facilitate effective communication among stakeholders. The performance period is one year, with a focus on leveraging emerging technologies and improving overall operational efficiency while transitioning legacy systems to cloud environments. The document specifies detailed deliverables, timelines, and reporting requirements, emphasizing collaboration to achieve modernization goals and enhance the IRS's operational capabilities.
    Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The IRS' Technology Services Management (TSM) division within the Enterprise Solutions (ES) organization is tasked with strengthening the agency's technology infrastructure. This involves establishing enterprise architectures, developing transition strategies, and delivering effective IT solutions aligned with business priorities while ensuring compliance with internal and external mandates. The contractor is expected to provide integration and governance support, technical expertise, and project management, particularly within the Common Enterprise Services (CES) Program. Key federal drivers influencing these services include the safeguarding of Federal Taxpayer Information, the IRS Strategic Plan, and directives aimed at enhancing operational agility and interoperability. The document outlines how interested parties can respond to a Sources Sought Notice by submitting essential company information, emphasizing that submissions are purely voluntary and do not imply a solicitation. The procurement may be set aside for small businesses based on the market research conducted. Responses must be submitted electronically by February 13, 2025, to designated individuals within the IRS. The focus is on gathering information to determine the procurement approach for required technical support services.
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