Safeguards IT Computer Security Support Services

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) ONLY . This SSN is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ/RFP. The SSN does not commit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to contract for any supply or service. The IRS is not at this time seeking quotes or proposals. Responders are advised that the IRS will not pay any cost 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 RFQ/RFP. The information provided in this SSN is subject to change and is not binding on the IRS. All submissions become the property of the IRS and will not be returned. The IRS is requesting information to identify vendors capable of providing Safeguards IT Computer Security Support. INDUSTRY RESPONSE The IRS is seeking capability statements from industry in accordance with Attachment 1 - Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The purpose of this SSN is to conduct market research and to plan a path forward in regard to procuring the requirement. Submissions must be accompanied by a cover letter which identifies the company name, address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, Point of Contact(s) (Name, title, email, and phone number) - and business size, i.e. small, small disadvantaged, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged, HUBZone small, woman-owned small, veteran-owned small, service-disabled veteran-owned small - based upon NAICS Code 541512 "Computer Systems Design Services” with a size standard of $37.0 million. Please identify the Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicles your firm is associated with to include the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule (GSA Schedule vs Open Market), GSA One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP), 8a STARS III (GSA), and etc. Submissions must also state if the quoted/proposed item(s) were manufactured in America. Proprietary Information No proprietary information shall be included. Response Responses (limited to a 6-page capability statement, 1 page for the cover sheet, 5 pages for the body and conclusion) single spaced, Times New Roman, no smaller than 12 pitch font. Drawing, diagrams and/or captions to pictures are limited to no smaller than 8 pitch font. All submissions must be made electronically (as described below) and be in either Adobe PDF or Microsoft Office Word. Responders are to describe in clear and concise language their capabilities to meet the Government's requirements as set forth in this SSN. Responses shall be submitted by e-mail to Kim Cardinali at [email protected] no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 1, 2026 with the following text in the subject line: Sources Sought – Safeguards IT Computer Security Support. Please confirm your firms’ interest in the requirement and if your firm will submit a quote/proposal if this becomes a solicited requirement. Amendedment 0001 posted 4/21/2026 - adding current contract information under introductin and background section