INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Continuing Education Provider Registration
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), under the Department of the Treasury, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a firm fixed-price purchase order to Advocation Strategies (AS). This procurement is for an educational website host service for the IRS's Continuing Education (CE) Provider Registration program. Advocation Strategies is verified as an eligible Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) under NAICS code 541611. Interested parties must submit a written notification of interest and capability statement by March 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The service involves hosting and maintaining the http://www.ceprovider.us website, which is the official online system for the IRS to manage CE providers. Organizations, educational institutions, and professional associations use this platform to register, submit course information, and maintain their status as IRS-approved CE providers for tax professionals. The platform ensures compliance with IRS standards for course content, reporting, and recordkeeping. Providers use the site to renew approvals, add/update programs, and upload participant records. The vendor must comply with federal regulations and security requirements. Advocation Strategies generates revenue through subscription fees charged to contractors offering training, not directly from the government.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Sole Source (FAR 19.15)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-5 "Authorized or required by statute" under (b)(7) Sole source awards under the WOSB Program (15 U.S.C. 637(m))
- NAICS Code: 541611
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC, United States
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is NOT a request for quotes (RFQs), and capability briefings will not be considered. RFQs will not be publicly posted. Responsible sources who believe they can perform these services in their entirety must submit a written notification of interest and a capability statement. The government will consider information received solely to determine if a competitive procurement is in its best interest. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
Key Dates
- Published Date: February 18, 2026
- Response Due Date: March 4, 2026, by 20:00 UTC
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Bryan L. Davis (bryan.l.davis@irs.gov)
- Secondary Contact: James Tryniak (james.m.tryniak@irs.gov)
Additional Notes
The attached document, "Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement," details the scope of work, objectives, and tasks for the Continuing Education Contract.