The Internal Revenue Service is conducting market research to gauge industry capability for a multi‑year, enterprise‑wide data pipeline modernization effort. The effort will modernize data ingestion, integration, analytics, and AI‑enabled services across the IRS’s Individual Master File program, requiring systems integration, data engineering, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, production support, and knowledge‑transfer. The government seeks information on commercial availability, small‑business participation, existing contract vehicles, and recommendations to improve competition and performance. The anticipated contract value is $15‑20 million for a one‑year base period with two optional 12‑month extensions, performed primarily from the contractor’s facility with possible onsite work at IRS locations in Maryland, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. Responses are voluntary, not proposals, and must be submitted by 2 PM ET on September 25 2026.
• Scope: enterprise data pipeline modernization, data engineering, integration, BI, metadata, governance, security, AI‑assisted legacy support, DevSecOps, testing, production readiness, O&M, and knowledge transfer.
• Estimated value: $15‑20 M total (base + options).
• Period of performance: 1‑year base + up to 2 optional 12‑month extensions (max 3 years).
• Place of performance: contractor’s facility; possible travel to IRS sites in MD, TN, TX, UT.
• Required information: company details, capability statements, relevant past performance, subcontracting plans, commercial market insights, existing contract vehicles, and acquisition strategy recommendations.
• Submission: email response to Jared Alexis and Ebenezer Owusu by 2 PM ET, Sep 25 2026.