IRS-AUDIT_SERVICES
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is conducting market research via a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice for professional financial management, financial systems, and audit support services. This RFI aims to identify prospective sources and inform future procurement strategies. Responses are due February 6, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The IRS CFO seeks comprehensive support to plan, execute, account for, and report on IRS resources, ensuring compliance with federal financial management laws and producing timely, accurate, and auditable financial information. The work primarily involves on-site support at IRS facilities in Washington, D.C., and Lanham, MD.
Key areas of support include:
- Financial Accounting, Reporting, and Internal Control: Technical accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, cost accounting, and audit readiness.
- Financial Management Systems Support: Functional and technical support for the Integrated Financial System (IFS) and related systems.
- Audit Support: Responsiveness to audits (e.g., GAO) and corrective action planning.
- Task Order Management & Transition: Day-to-day management, planning, coordination, and structured transition-in/out activities.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI). This is not a solicitation.
- Anticipated Requirement: A future contract is expected to include a 12-month base period and four option periods.
- Set-Aside: No funding is currently set aside; responses will help identify potential set-asides and procurement vehicles.
- Responses Due: February 6, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern.
- Questions Due: January 23, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern.
- Published Date: January 5, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Responses, limited to 16 pages (including cover), must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format and emailed to Ryan.M.Dolan@irs.gov (CC Samantha.R.Cairns@irs.gov). The government will evaluate capabilities, quality, feasibility, staffing, transition strategies, on-site support ability, experience, and risk. Vendors are encouraged to provide budgetary/rate information for Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) development and recommend appropriate NAICS/PSC codes.
Key Information Requested from Industry
The RFI specifically requests information on firms' ability to provide on-site support in the Washington D.C./National Capital Region, experience in federal financial management (including audit readiness, accounting operations, and SAP-based systems like IFS), approaches to transition and quality control, risk identification, and recommendations for improving the draft PWS.