Sources Sought Notice (SSN) - TREASURY - IRS, Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) Credential Issuance and Maintenance
ID: 2032H8-26-N-00004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICEOPERATION SERVICESGlenarden, MD, 20706, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DF01)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b5e801d10a9940f597d5c7f2d604b07f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is seeking information from qualified firms regarding their capabilities to provide services for the Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) Credential Issuance and Maintenance program. The IRS requires support for operations, maintenance, and lifecycle management of credentialing services across 73 sites nationwide, including staffing, management of operations, and post-issuance activities. This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is part of an information-gathering effort to assess market capabilities and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company profiles and capability statements, by 5:00 PM EST on November 6, 2025, to Mathew Nelker at Mathew.Nelker@irs.gov. The government will not compensate for responses, and all submissions will become government property.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mathew Nelker
    Mathew.Nelker@irs.gov
    Files
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    Attachment 2 IRS HSPD-12 Credential Issuance and Maintenance - SSN Response 10-23-25.xlsx
    The IRS, in collaboration with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), has issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for credential issuance and maintenance services. The notice, structured in two parts, seeks company profiles and technical capabilities. Part I requests company details such as name, size, business classifications (e.g., small, large, 8(a), WOSB), technical point of contact, applicable NAICS codes, and active government contracts. Part II assesses technical capabilities through questions on recommended pricing/contract types, the ability to perform all required services, previous experience, sufficiency of the Draft Requirements Document for RFP responses, potential subcontracting needs, appropriate NAICS codes, subcontractor details, team structuring for delivery, available resources, and the capability to provide personnel with Department of Treasury clearances. The SSN also invites comments, suggestions, and optional feedback on the requirement and the Draft Requirements Document, including a two-page capability statement. This initiative aims to gather information to inform a future Request for Proposal (RFP) for HSPD-12 credentialing services.
    Attachment 2 IRS HSPD-12 Credential Issuance and Maintenance - SSN Response 11-6-25.xlsx
    The IRS and Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is a request for information from potential vendors regarding their capabilities for credential issuance and maintenance. The notice includes two main parts: a Company Profile and a Technical Capability section. The Company Profile requests general business information such as company name, size, classifications (e.g., small business, 8A), technical point of contact, NAICS codes, active government contracts, and socio-economic status. The Technical Capability section poses questions to assess a company's ability to perform the required services, including recommended pricing/contract types, ability to perform all services in the Draft Requirements Document, similar previous experience, estimated subcontracting needs, appropriate NAICS codes, team structuring, recommended labor categories, and ability to provide personnel with Department of Treasury clearances. Vendors are also invited to provide comments, suggestions, a capability statement (2-page limit), and optional feedback or questions related to the requirement.
    HSPD12 Credentialing Services - Sources Sought Notice Market Research 10-23-25.pdf
    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research regarding Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) Credential Issuance and Maintenance services. This is not a solicitation but an information-gathering effort to support the IRS Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) office. The IRS is seeking firms capable of providing operations, maintenance, and program lifecycle support for the HSPD-12 credentialing program across 73 sites nationwide, including temporary staffing and post-issuance activities. Responses, due by November 6, 2025, must include company profiles and capabilities, addressing specific questions outlined in the SSN instructions and an attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The IRS will not pay for responses, and submissions should not contain proprietary or sensitive information unless marked. The primary contact is Mathew Nelker at Mathew.Nelker@irs.gov.
    HSPD12 Credentialing Services - Sources Sought Notice Market Research 11-6-25.pdf
    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research regarding Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) Credential Issuance and Maintenance services. This is not a solicitation but an information-gathering effort to support the IRS Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) office. The IRS seeks firms capable of providing operations, maintenance, and program lifecycle support for the HSPD-12 credentialing program across 73 sites nationwide, including temporary staffing and management of nationwide operations. Responses, due November 7, 2025, require company profile information and capability statements addressing specific questions outlined in an attached spreadsheet and draft Performance Work Statement. The government will not pay for responses and may use non-proprietary information in future solicitations. The primary contact is Mathew Nelker, Contracting Officer, at Mathew.Nelker@irs.gov.
    SSN Attachment 1 - DRAFT PWS.pdf
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for contractor support to the IRS's Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) office. The primary objective is to manage the Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) Credential Issuance and Maintenance program, focusing on the issuance, collection, and lifecycle management of SmartID Cards, Physical Access Cards, Access Cards, and Pocket Commissions at 73 IRS sites and the HQ ICAM Office. Key tasks include program management, administrative support, and credentialing support services, requiring 112 Credentialing Specialists, 13 Credentialing Leads, and 8 Key Personnel. The contractor must also ensure proper onboarding, training, and adherence to security and travel regulations. The PWS emphasizes a smooth transition, knowledge transfer, and compliance with all federal standards.
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