Learning & Professional Education Program Subscription

Sources Sought Notice (SSN)

This notice is for informational and planning purposes only. The IRS - Large Business & International (LB&I) - Learning & Professional Education program is seeking information on firms capable of providing unlimited access to a training subscription with a centralized digital library of accredited continuing education programs, course materials, and technical publications. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice.

• A broad catalog of continuously updated content covering multiple practice areas.

• Content to support maintaining professional competencies and satisfying continuing education requirements (CPE/CLE).

• Content that remains current with evolving tax laws, regulatory developments, and emerging issues.

• Training delivered in multiple formats (on-demand, live webcasts, interactive sessions).

• System capacity to support at least 3,500 users simultaneously.

• Ability to track and manage continuing education credits and user accreditation status.

• Features to reduce administrative work for IRS personnel.

• Technical requirements including accessibility, security, and Section 508 compliance.

• Support services including onboarding, training, and a responsive Help Desk.

• Responses are due by May 15th, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

• Submit responses using the Vendor Response Template (Attachment 2).

• Required attachments include: accreditation documentation, course catalog, and software specification brochure.

• Responses should not include proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information.

Not applicable, as this is an SSN and not a solicitation.

• Anticipated PSC Code: U006 – Education/Training (Vocational/Technical)
• Anticipated NAICS Code: 611430 – Professional and Management Development Training
• The Government may use the information provided for future solicitations.
• The Government will not respond to individual inquiries but will post answers and updates to this SSN.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Vendor Response Form" for the "Learning & Professional Education Program Subscription" opportunity. It is designed to collect essential company and technical capability information from potential bidders. Bidders are instructed to complete both "Part I Company Profile" and "Part II Technical Capability" tabs.

Part I: Company Profile

• Company Name, Address, SAM.gov UEI
• Technical Point of Contact (POC) information
• Company Size (Small Business or Other than small business)
• Socio-economic classifications (HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a), other)
• Recommended NAICS and PSC codes
• Existing contract holdings (GSA MAS, OASIS, Alliant, NASA SEWP, other GWACs)
• Number of Employees
• Subcontracting / partnering / team possibilities

Part II: Technical Capability

• Questions regarding accreditation for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

• Experience in providing commercial training programs or continuous learning software

• System capabilities for user capacity, number of programs, content standards, delivery formats, content updates, pricing structure, and user access limits

• Features for tracking continuing education credits, user accreditation, and reporting

• Administrative support features for IRS personnel

• Data export capabilities

• Compliance with specific requirements (Attachment 1 Sections 2.4 and 2.6)

• Accessibility and security compliance (Section 508)

• Technical and user support, including Help Desk requirements

• Ability to meet Draft Requirements Document

• Recommended contract type and estimated total price

• Sufficiency of information in the Draft Requirements Document for proposal response

• Answer all questions.

• If the answer is NO, leave the cell blank. Do not type 'N/A', 'No', or 'None'.

This form is critical for bidders to provide detailed information about their company's qualifications, certifications, existing contracts, and technical capabilities related to the learning and professional education program subscription. Completing this form accurately and thoroughly is essential for the government to assess vendor suitability and potentially for proposal evaluation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a vendor response form for the "Learning & Professional Education Program Subscription" opportunity. It is designed to collect essential company information and technical capabilities from potential bidders.

Part I: Company Profile

• Company Name and Address
• SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
• Technical Point of Contact (POC) information
• Company Size (Small Business or Other than small business)
• Socio-economic classifications (HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a), other)
• Recommended NAICS and PSC codes
• Existing contract vehicle holdings (GSA MAS, OASIS, Alliant, NASA SEWP, etc.)
• Number of Employees
• Subcontracting/partnering possibilities

Part II: Technical Capability

• Accreditation for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
• Duration of experience providing commercial training programs
• User capacity and performance of subscription service
• Number and type of annual training programs offered
• Compliance with training content standards (NASBA, ABA, federal)
• Delivery formats (on-demand, live webcasts, interactive)
• Processes for content monitoring and updating
• Pricing model (single fixed price)
• Content update frequency (annual review)
• Access and usage limits (unlimited access)
• Availability of content (on demand)
• Tracking and management of continuing education credits and user accreditation
• Reporting capabilities (credit tracking, compliance, audit-ready)
• Features for reducing administrative work for IRS personnel
• Data export capabilities (Excel, CSV)
• Subscription management compliance (user provisioning, license tracking)
• System compliance (accessibility, security, network, monitoring, incident response, compatibility)
• Section 508 compliance
• Technical and user support availability and requirements
• Help Desk service level agreements (response and resolution times)
• Confirmation of ability to meet Draft Requirements Document
• Description of any differences from requirements
• Recommended contract type and justification
• Estimated total price and annual cost
• Sufficiency of information in the Draft Requirements Document

Bidders must complete both Part I and Part II of this form. All questions must be answered. If an answer is 'No,' the cell should remain blank. This form is critical for assessing vendor qualifications and capabilities against the government's requirements for the Learning & Professional Education Program Subscription.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Large Business & International (LB&I) division requires a subscription-based professional education system to ensure its personnel maintain technical proficiency, meet continuing education requirements, and stay current with evolving laws, regulations, and emerging tax issues.

• Provide unlimited, on-demand access to a centralized digital library of accredited continuing education programs, course materials, and technical publications.

• The catalog must cover multiple practice areas including tax, accounting, finance, corporate law, ethics, and related topics.

• Support a minimum of 3,500 compliance employees.

• Content must be continuously updated and relevant to maintaining professional competencies and satisfying continuing education requirements (e.g., NASBA, IRS CE, CPE/CLE).

• The solution must be a commercially available, subscription-based professional education website; custom course development or a Contractor-operated learning management system (LMS) is not included.

• Minimum uptime of 99.5% measured monthly.

• Critical issues resolved within 4 hours; high-priority issues within 1 business day; routine issues within 2 business days.

• Training content must be continuously available, except for scheduled maintenance.

• Monthly usage analytics reports required.

• Compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for all Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) products and services.

• Period of Performance: One base year of 12 months, with two 12-month option periods. Maximum of 42 months if Option to Extend Services is exercised.

• Place of Performance: Contractor's commercially hosted website. Remote access nationwide is required.

• Content must be developed and maintained by dedicated program attorneys and subject matter experts.

• Subscription must include a minimum of 400 annual training programs, including recurring and new content.

• Content delivery in multiple formats (on-demand, live webcasts, interactive experiences).

• Integrated support for continuing education compliance, including accreditation management and reporting.

• User management process for adding, modifying, and removing users within two business days.

• Secure protocols (HTTPS/TLS), compatibility with IRS network security controls, and secure authentication methods.

• Support for modern web browsers (Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox latest versions).

• Provide Help Desk support Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Large Business & International (LB&I) division, regarding a "Learning & Professional Education Program Subscription." The purpose is to gather information for project planning, not to solicit proposals or issue a solicitation. The IRS is seeking information on firms capable of providing unlimited access to a training subscription with a centralized digital library of accredited continuing education programs, course materials, and technical publications for approximately 3,500 compliance employees.

This notice is crucial for potential bidders interested in providing continuing education and training services. It outlines the government's interest in a comprehensive subscription service that covers various practice areas, professional competencies, and continuing education requirements (e.g., NASBA, ABA, CLE, CPE). The SSN details the anticipated scope, including content availability, delivery formats, and management of continuing education credits. It also specifies the required submission format, attachments (Requirements Document, Vendor Response Form, accreditation documentation, course catalog, software brochure), and points of contact. Bidders are instructed not to submit proposals or offers, but to provide information to help the government plan a future acquisition. Key information includes the response deadline (May 8th, 2026), contact details, and specific questions regarding company profile, capability, system capacity, access model, continuing education management, technical requirements, and support.