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Request for Information Number:  RFI2526APMO

Project Title / Short Description:  Phishing-Resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Mainframe Platforms & Applications

PSC or FSC Code:  7A20; IT and Telecom – Application Development Software (Perpetual License Software)

NAICS Codes: 541519HACS: Other Computer Related Services – Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services

Release Date: February 18, 2025

Response Date: March 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST

Questions are due: February 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST

Primary Point of Contact and Contact Information:

Lauren Caperton  - lauren.g.caperton@irs.gov

and

it.csd.contracts@irs.gov

Project Title

Phishing-Resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Mainframe Platforms & Applications

Description of Contemplated Services

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Agency is looking for technically-proficient vendors capable of completing enhancement and enforcement work following the ongoing implementation of phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) and personal identity verification (PIV) capabilities on IBM® and Unisys® mainframe platforms and associated applications / assets across the enterprise. The contractor must be fluent in the InfoConnect® brand or recommended equivalent software solutions.