Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) ONLY. This is an 8(a) Certified Requirement This SSN is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Requ... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) ONLY. This is an 8(a) Certified Requirement This SSN is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ/RFP. The SSN does not commit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to contract for any supply or service. The IRS is not at this time seeking quotes or proposals. Responders are advised that the IRS will not pay any cost incurred in response to this SSN. All costs associated with responding to this SSN will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this SSN does not preclude participation in any future RFQ/RFP. The information provided in this SSN is subject to change and is not binding on the IRS. All submissions become the property of the IRS and will not be returned. The IRS is requesting information to identify vendors capable of providing brand-name or equal Evaluation Management System (EMS). Current EMS system being used is Training Evaluation and Measurement for Performance Optimization (TEMPO). INDUSTRY RESPONSE The IRS is seeking capability statements from industry in accordance with Attachment 1 - Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The purpose of this SSN is to conduct market research and to plan a path forward in regard to procuring the requirement. Submissions must be accompanied by a cover letter which identifies the company name, address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, Point of Contact(s) (Name, title, email, and phone number) - and confirmation of being 8(a) certified - based upon NAICS Code 611710 "Educational Support Services” with a size standard of $24.0 million. Please identify the Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicles your firm is associated with to include the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule (GSA Schedule vs Open Market), GSA One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP), and etc. Submissions must also state if the quoted/proposed item(s) were manufactured in America. Proprietary Information No proprietary information shall be included. Response Responses (limited to a 6-page capability statement, 1 page for the cover sheet, 5 pages for the body and conclusion) single spaced, Times New Roman, no smaller than 12 pitch font. Drawing, diagrams and/or captions to pictures are limited to no smaller than 8 pitch font. All submissions must be made electronically (as described below) and be in either Adobe PDF or Microsoft Office Word. Responders are to describe in clear and concise language their capabilities to meet the Government's requirements as set forth in this SSN and Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Market Research Questionnaire attachment must be completed and submitted with your capability statement. Responses shall be submitted by e-mail to Parvinder Brar, at Parvinder.s.brar@irs.gov no later than 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) on January 28, 2026 with the following text in the subject line: Sources Sought – Evaluation Management System (EMS). Please confirm your firms’ interest in the requirement and if your firm will submit a quote/proposal if this becomes a solicited requirement. Failure to provide information completely and accurately may result in determination of a non-viable source.