IRS-EA-4364-RFI
ID: IRS-EA-4364-RFIType: 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 - COMPUTE SUPPORT SERVICES, NON-HPC (LABOR) (DB02)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/924c4f3337524089a359bd1027596884/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is seeking market input via a Request for Information (RFI) for the development of its Enterprise Architecture (EA) Standards and Knowledge-Based Support. The primary objective of this initiative is to enhance the IRS's technological infrastructure, ensuring alignment with federal tax law administration and investment strategies while improving efficiency and compliance with federal standards. Interested vendors are invited to provide information on their capabilities related to Standards and Technology Management, Knowledgebase Management, and other relevant areas, with responses being confidential and used to inform future procurement strategies. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Ryan Dolan at Ryan.M.Dolan@irs.gov. The RFI is open for submissions until February 12, 2025.

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    Ryan Dolan
    Ryan.M.Dolan@irs.gov
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    4364 RFI Final 02-12-2025.pdf
    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to seek market input for the development of its Enterprise Architecture (EA) Standards and Knowledge-Based Support. This initiative aims to enhance the IRS's technological infrastructure, aligning with federal tax law administration and investment strategies. The RFI emphasizes that it is for information-gathering purposes only, with no commitment to contract or fund any services yet. Interested vendors are invited to provide information on their capabilities to support initiatives in Standards and Technology Management, Knowledgebase Management, and other related areas. The IRS will use these responses to inform its procurement strategy, evaluating the quality, risk, and cost-effectiveness of potential solutions. Submissions must adhere to specified formatting and content requirements, including contact details and company information, and will be reviewed by IRS technical experts and other federal officials. The RFI outlines that responses are confidential and government property, emphasizing that engagement in this RFI process does not guarantee future contract opportunities.
    4364 RFI Questions 02-12-2025.pdf
    The IRS is seeking information from contractors regarding their capabilities and experiences related to Enterprise Architecture (EA) and solution engineering. The document outlines a series of questions aimed at understanding the contractors' service offerings, staff structure, adherence to best practices, and relevant contract holdings such as GSA and NASA SEWP. It emphasizes the importance of industry frameworks like TOGAF and the benefits of Event Driven Architecture (EDA) in large-scale enterprises. Contractors are asked to showcase previous project experiences, detailing contract specifics and their roles, and provide commentary on the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for clarity and applicability. Additionally, the document requests insights into emerging trends in enterprise architecture and how they can be integrated strategically. Key focus areas include governance, cloud integration, application portfolio management tools, change management, and methods for communicating architectural decisions to non-technical stakeholders. The overarching goal is to enhance IRS enterprise architecture goals while aligning more closely with commercial business processes to improve efficiency and compliance with federal standards. Contractors are encouraged to provide recommendations to ameliorate identified pain points within business processes.
    FD4364 EA Stnd Know - PWS v4 RFI Draft.pdf
    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is initiating the Enterprise Architecture (EA) Standards and Knowledge Based Support acquisition for Fiscal Year 2025. This Performance Work Statement outlines requirements for contractor support in enhancing IRS’s IT investments and business process efficiencies through services in Standards and Technology Management (STM), Knowledgebase Management (KBM), Alfabet implementation, and Event-Driven Architecture (EDA). The contractor will be responsible for managing various project management tasks, transition processes, and ensuring compliance with federal technology standards. Key objectives include improving IRS missions, increasing cost efficiency, fostering better IT investment decision-making, and enhancing coordination with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The document emphasizes the need for specialized personnel to deliver high-quality results, adherence to regulatory protocols, and effective communication channels. Deliverables will be structured and scheduled to meet operational timelines and facilitate knowledge transfer. Overall, the initiative aims to strengthen IRS’s enterprise architecture capabilities, aligning IT services with strategic governmental objectives.
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