A research request was recently provided to OS AI from an 8(a) certified woman-owned small business digital transformation and modernization specialist and emerging IRS technology partner, looking for details related to an upcoming RFP out of the Department of the Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service Tech Ops organization. 

We at OrangeSlices AI do believe in the need for more and better-informed competition, so provided below are 1) opportunity details provided by the requestor; 2) some key points of contact; and some 3) related pursuit/capture data.  

The ask: We are seeking any information you can provide about an upcoming RFP out of the IRS as they looked to establish a single award BPA that that allows “IRS Criminal Investigations to obtain a suite of critical IT Support Services on an agile, streamlined basis. The required support under this BPA falls into the following task areas: Portfolio Management; IT Program Management; Project Management; Business Analysis; Customer Service; Architecture and Engineering; Application Development; Systems Administration; Network Administration; Cyber Security; Endpoint Management; Data Management and Analytics; Enterprise Testing; and Software Management.” 

  • Funding Agency: Department of the Treasury / Internal Revenue Service 
  • Contract Vehicle: This is expected to be competed on GSA MAS** 
  • Date to be competed: TBD – FY 23** 
  • OS AI Note: An RFI was recently released on GSA MAS. Any final decisions related to how and when this will be competed will be made pending the results of the RFI 

** Please note that OS AI will not speculate here as to the accuracy of any scope details provided and/or any current plans related to the timing, details, and likelihood of any recompete.  

Related Data:  

Sample of Key Potential Points of Contact (current or past): 

  • Jim Lee, Chief at Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation 
  • Kelli Horn, Deputy Director, Technology Operations and Investigative Services at IRS Criminal Investigation 
  • Shea Jones, Executive Director, Criminal Investigation – Office of Strategy at Internal Revenue Service 
  • Todd Egaas, Associate Chief Finance Officer for Corporate Budget, Internal Revenue Service 
  • Sujan Mulepati, IT Specialist at IRS Criminal Investigation 
  • John Lyons, Senior Manager and Technical Project Director, IRS 

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You can filter the list by several key indicators, to include socio-economic status, NAICS, Contract vehicle, etc.  

If you are a small business with capabilities and socio-economic status that might support this effort, comment below and we will add you to the list. 

Firms drawing the most attention: 

Included below is a list of the large and small companies we have noted as drawing the most views by Government and industry leaders on the OrangeSlices AI consultant directory since the beginning of 2023 in relation to this opportunity and that bring direct past performance and/or related relationships in support of the Internal Revenue Service 

** An Elev8 GovCon Honoree, noted for a corporate culture that demonstrates its own excellence, making the company a beacon for talent, for partners, and for clients.    

We cannot and will not speculate here as to the reasons for the increased interest, but whether it is a company evaluating them as a potential partner; a federal acquisition leader doing their due diligence; or a consultant weighing their next job move, this group of companies has been receiving increased interest. 

Please note that the research requestor for this item received a Premium OS AI Opp Segment report including 1) known details about how/if/when/where this contract will be competed; 2) a list of the top companies that are in position to win today (as well as those who have been making key investments and moves of late to position for a win); and 3) a detailed list of the top potential opportunity influencers any potential bidder will want to get to know.  

About OrangeSlices AI  

Developed by a team of government and industry contracting subject matter experts, the OrangeSlices AI data driven platform is a publicly available searchable listing of the top information technology and consulting services contractors doing business with the Federal government today. Driven by a robust and comprehensive set of authoritative and trusted data sources, the OS.ai tool is intended to help government and industry leaders find the right partner to help deliver on the important missions of the Federal government. Learn more about how you can engage with OS AI here.   

 



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