Fresh Squeezed Daily: Upcoming IRS Product Standardization, Analytics and DevOps support opportunities

A request was recently provided to OS AI from an SDVOSB and VETS 2 Prime contract holder which provides services in the areas of Enterprise IT Services, Cloud Strategy and Support, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics, trying to identify additional information, partner options, and bidders for a set of three upcoming Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service requirements in the areas Product Standardization, Analytics and DevOps support. 

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

• The Ask: We are looking to identify some additional “potential partners (SDVOSB and/or VETS 2 Primes preferred) that might be willing to submit a response, or partner, on at least three different Internal Revenue Service RFIs and RFPs to be released soon. This includes an IRS Product Standardization Plan Support opportunity [RFI released on VETS 2], the Contact Center Metrics Framework Support task RFI [released on eBuy]; and an upcoming IRS Development Operations (DevOps) Support task [likely to be competed on VETS 2].  
• Funding Agency: Department of Treasury / Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 
• Expected Competition Date: Fiscal Year 2023 – date tbd  

** 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 competition.  

Related Data:  

• RFI: IRS Strategic Plans and Metrics Support 
• Fresh Squeezed Daily: IRS Development Operations (DevOps) Support Opp 
• OS AI GovCon Segment​ Page: Federal Financials IT and Consulting​ 
• SDVOSB alliances come into focus with strategic IDIQ competitions on the near horizon 
• IRS Organization Chart – October 2022  
• 2023 budget request – Treasury Department 
• Treasury Dynamic Forecast Tool 
• 20 Top RFP/RFQ Targets for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in 2023    
• 25 2023 RFP/RFQ Targets at SEC, CFTC, CFPB, EXIM and FTC drawing interest 
• OS AI Resource: Grading the Federal Agency Opportunity Forecasts for fiscal year (FY) 2023  
• Dozens of newly formed WOSB JVs will impact the 2023 Federal competitive landscape from CMS and VA to DHS, IRS, and DOD 
• OS AI Resource: New Small Business Alliances formed for some leading GovCon companies in FY 2022  
• Meet the Federal IT and Consulting firms recognized for their commitment to Veteran hiring and retention   
• 3 New Joint Ventures to watch in FY2023, especially if you cover VA T4NG, IRS and/or CMS 
• 20 Federal Financial Sector Focused Woman-Owned Small Businesses making big noise as we enter FY 2023 
• It’s Time to Elev8 GovCon! Recognizing those Government Contracting companies who are Doing It the Right Way 

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

• Jeff Gill, Associate CIO, Treasury 
• Harrison Smith – Director, Enterprise Digitalization, IRS  
• Molly Cain – Associate Director, Digital Innovation, IRS  
• Ali Pourghassemi – Industry Liaison, IRS  
• Randy Soper – Chief of AI, IRS 
• Paul Selby – Deputy CISO, IRS 
• Nancy Sieger – CIO, IRS  
• Lisa Wilson – Associate CIO, Enterprise Services, IRS  

Firms drawing the most attention: 

Included here is a recent report highlighting 25 Federal Financial focused Service-Disabled Veteran-owned small businesses drawing the most attention.  

In addition, 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 over the past month and that bring direct past performance and/or related relationships in support of the IRS. 

• eTelligent **
• Cybermedia Technologies  
• Anika Systems **
• Chevo Consulting **
• Maximus   
• Intellect Solutions  
• Accenture   
• Disruptive Solutions 
• Peraton  
• Leidos   
• Harmonia / VETS 2 Synergy  
• The Ventura Group   
• Brillient   
• Constellation West   
• Deloitte   
• EIDOS Technologies   
• Makpar 
• CGI Federal **
• Epsilon 
• ECS Federal  
• Analytica  
• IT Concepts ** 
• SAIC  
• Teracore  
• Resultant   
• Nationwide IT  
• TISTA 
• Vibrantech Solutions  
• GDIT **
• Wheelhouse Group/Cadmus   
• Citizant 
• Applica Solutions 
• IBM 
• ASR Analytics/GCOM   
• Professional Management Consulting Services (PMCS)   

** 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. 

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

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 these contracts 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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