CHAINALYSIS ENTERPRISE SUBSCRIPTION & SUPPORT
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), specifically the Criminal Investigation (CI), Cyber & Forensic Services Section (C&FS), and the Office of Fraud Enforcement (OFE), has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the renewal of contract 205AE9-23-C-00010 with Chainalysis, Inc. This JOFOC seeks approval for a sole-source procurement of Chainalysis Enterprise Subscription & Support for blockchain analytics and intelligence tools, essential for investigating financial crime in digital assets.
Purpose & Scope
This JOFOC outlines the critical need for the continued use of Chainalysis' blockchain analytics suite. The IRS requires these brand-name tools due to their unique capabilities, which are indispensable for tracing and analyzing illicit transactions involving cryptocurrencies. The tools provide crucial support for law enforcement efforts against financial crime.
Key Requirements
The acquisition includes the Chainalysis blockchain analytics suite, featuring:
- Integration with specific investigative tools.
- Ability to support and edit Reactor graphs in their native format.
- Capabilities to identify specific entities or information and associate data.
- Visualization and tracing of blockchain data, address/wallet attribution, and category data using Chainalysis Reactor.
- Comprehensive support services for the deployment and use of Chainalysis licenses/tools.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: A base year (March 30, 2026 – March 29, 2027) plus two option years, extending through March 29, 2029.
- Estimated Total Cost: $34,432,672.93
- FAR Clause: FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, will be included.
Eligibility & Justification
This procurement is conducted under "other than full and open competition" procedures, citing 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. Market research determined that Chainalysis, Inc. is the only responsible source capable of providing the required unique capabilities for blockchain analysis. This is a justification document, not a solicitation for proposals. Price fairness and reasonableness will be determined by the contracting officer based on previous awards and commercial pricing.
Contact Information
For general inquiries, contact Jose Munoz at jose.r.munozjr@irs.gov or 949-638-7496, or Alison Adamson at Alison.M.Adamson@irs.gov or 801-620-3437.