On-line Federal Employment Data System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify vendors capable of providing an On-line Federal Employment Data System. This is for information and planning purposes only; it is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP). The IRS is seeking capability statements from industry to understand the market for brand-name or equal services. Responses are due by February 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Purpose & Scope
The objective is to procure an on-line research tool for federal employment case law, statutes, regulations, and related materials. This tool will support Labor/Employee Relations and Workers' Compensation Specialists, as well as various IRS units including the Human Capital Office (HCO), Criminal Investigations (CI), Policy in Audit (P&A), Facilities Management and Security (FMSS), General Legal Services (GLS), and Taxpayer Services (TS). The system must provide comprehensive, up-to-date access to federal employment issues, including a case index numbering system, labor arbitration database, newsletter library, government ethics database, and the ability to add agency-specific documents.
Response Requirements
Interested vendors should submit a capability statement, limited to 6 pages (1-page cover, 5-page body), single-spaced, in Times New Roman 12-pitch font (8-pitch for drawings/captions). The cover letter must include company name, address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Point of Contact(s), and business size (e.g., small, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB) based on NAICS Code 513210 "Software Publishers" with a $47.0 million size standard. Respondents must also identify associated Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicles (e.g., GSA Schedule, OASIS, NASA SEWP). No proprietary information should be included. Submissions must confirm interest and intent to submit a quote/proposal if a solicitation is issued.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS Code: 513210 "Software Publishers" ($47.0 million size standard)
- Product Service Code: DF10 (IT Management Tools And Services)
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Published Date: February 20, 2026
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Base Year: March 30, 2026 – March 29, 2027, with one Option Year.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility
Submission Details
Responses must be submitted electronically in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Office Word format to Delonte McKinney (Delonte.P.McKinney@irs.gov) and Nia Dickerson (Nia.N.Dickerson@irs.gov). The subject line must read: "Sources Sought – On-line Federal Employment Data System."
Additional Notes
This SSN does not commit the IRS to contract for any supply or service, nor will the IRS pay for any costs incurred in response. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future RFQ/RFP.