508 Program Office Support and Services

This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research purposes only. This SSN is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This SSN does not commit the IRS to contract for any supply or service. Further, the agency is not at this time seeking proposals/quotes and will not accept unsolicited proposals/quotes. This SSN is being published to identify potential sources capable of providing support services for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Program Management Testing.

Responders are advised that the agency will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SSN; all costs associated with responding to this SSN will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this SSN does not preclude participation in any future RFP/RFQ, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor the agency sources for additional information.

Background

The Information Resources Accessibility Program (IRAP) Section 508 Program Office is an organization within the US Department of the Treasury’s, Office of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that provides agency wide Assistive Technology (AT) support as a reasonable accommodation and technical Section 508 guidance for IRS projects and Agency initiatives.

The Information Resources Accessibility Program (IRAP) Office was created in February 1999. Section 508 has been incorporated in many IRS processes and has increased our workload as our office provides technical support and reviews of the required documentation. We continue to provide support on a full range of Information Communication Technology, which includes software applications and operating systems; web-based Intranet and Internet information and applications; telecommunications products; multi-function office machines, website, electronic documents, video and multimedia products; self- contained closed products (e.g., kiosks, copiers and fax machines); and desktop and portable computers in accordance with the refreshed standards published on January 18, 2017. Modifications to usage and installation procedures, as well as alternate access methods for some systems will require continuous development. All new compliance/test procedures will be built to ensure that both software and hardware can successfully meet 508 requirements.

The mission of IRAP is to enable accessible Information Technology (IT) through integrated solutions, services, and standards.

The IRAP 508 Program Office is seeking support services to assist in carrying out its on-going responsibilities for the planning, development, management, transition, implementation, operation and enhancement of the Internal Revenue Service 508 program and other 508 related initiatives.

The contractor shall provide support services as specified in the Performance Work Statement to assist in carrying out its on-going responsibilities for the planning, development, management, transition, implementation, operation and enhancement of the Internal Revenue Service 508 program and other 508 related initiatives.

Objective

This acquisition will be set-aside for small businesses. The purpose of this SSN is to identify interested small business vendors with capabilities to meet all the Government requirements at a fair market price. The agency anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Contract while issuing Task Orders to obtain contractor support services.

The agency anticipates that it will issue an RFQ in the third Quarter of FY25. Vendors’ SSN responses shall be sent to Contract Specialist, Ashley Gayle, at Ashley.E.Gayle@irs.gov on or before 23 January 2025, 3:30 PM EST. The agency is not seeking marketing information and will not review it.

Submission Instructions

The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed for the requirement is 541611 with a size standard of $16.5M.

The Government requests that all interested parties submit the information outlined below.

1. Contractor Name


2. Address


3. Point of Contact (POC)


4. POC phone number and e-mail address


5. DUNS number and CAGE


6. Brief description of the company's business size (i.e., annual gross revenue for the prior three (3) years) to include all Small Business information (if applicable)


7. Anticipated teaming or subcontracting arrangements (delineate between work accomplished by prime and work accomplished by teaming partners)


8. Capability statement providing a technical narrative as it relates to the work as described in the draft PWS.


9. No more than three (3) corporate experiences in similar size, scope and complexity to the enclosed PWS scope shall be submitted. The corporate experience shall demonstrate the company’s experience in completing the information as stated in the draft PWS included in this announcement. Contractors shall include the contract number, funded dollar value(s), period of performance, and a relevant scope summary with references addressing the requirements of the draft PWS. It is imperative that the small business provide experiences that are tailored to address the work completed in the draft PWS.


10. Page limit and formatting requirements: The company's standard format is acceptable; however, the limit for all responses shall be ten (10), 12 font size, 8 ½ x 11-inch pages.

If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Gayle, at Ashley.E.Gayle@irs.gov.