Intent to Sole Source - FOIAXpress Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) Office of Business Solutions Acquisition (OBSA) intends to negotiate a sole source acquisition with AINS, LLC for its web-based FOIAXpress services. This action is justified by unusual and compelling urgency (FAR 6.302-2) due to an expired Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) and insufficient time to establish a follow-on contract through open competition. Responses from interested parties demonstrating capability are due by February 20, 2026, 1700 EST.
Purpose & Scope
The Department of Treasury's Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) requires continued access to web-based FOIAXpress services. AINS, LLC has previously provided these services, and the current need arises from the expiration of BPA 2032H519A00044. The Government is pursuing a sole source acquisition under GSA Contract#: GS35F576GA to ensure uninterrupted service while a competitive follow-on contract is being established. The period of performance for this intended acquisition will not exceed one year.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Intent to Sole Source
- Authority: FAR 6.302-2 – “Unusual and Compelling Urgency”
- Intended Vendor: AINS, LLC
- Duration: Not to exceed 1 year
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 1700 EST
- Published: February 10, 2026
Submission Requirements
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations, and no solicitation package will be issued. However, the Government will consider responses from sources capable of providing equivalent services. Responses must be submitted to Adam.N.Walsh@irs.gov and include:
- Company name
- Company DUNS No.
- Point of Contact (POC) name and contact information
- Specific product(s) that fulfill the same function as FOIAXpress or evidence of capability to provide a renewal.
- Description of product(s) and overall capabilities.
- Discussion of business status, size, and recognized category (e.g., small, 8(a), Woman-owned).
Key Considerations
Respondents must clearly demonstrate how their product(s) can provide the same text, scope, and information as AINS, LLC’s FOIAXpress service. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the Government not seeking additional information. The decision to not compete this acquisition, based on responses, rests solely with the Contracting Officer.