IRS Enterprise Systems - IBM Support

****UPDATE 29 JUNE 2022IRS appreciates the comments and questions regarding the revised performance work statement for the referenced requirement.  Attached to this notice are the answers to the questions and comments.********UPDATE 09 JUNE 2022Based on response from industry, we realize that our adoption of managed services consists of a journey with phases to a final destination.  Our updated strategy is based on this journey, and as a result our preference for selective support services is enclosed in the updated performance work statement.Please review attachment 2 - ESIS Performance Work Statement (PWS) 6052022.  IRS will accept questions and or comments regarding this updated PWS for consideration and possible revisions. You may submit questions and comments using the questions template.  We do not anticipate publishing answers to questions. ********UPDATE 13 MAY 2022Please see attachment #5 - 'Enterprise Systems IBM Support RFI QA Master List' for answers to questions

received.  ****This sources sought/RFI is for information only, to be used solely for preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED PROPOSALS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. No reimbursent will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this sources sought or any follow-up requests for information. The Government will not pay for any information provided as a result of this market survey.Enterprise Systems IBM SupportThe IRS is seeking information from capable vendors for the following requirement: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) seeks an experienced industry partner to provide managed services to reengineer, maintain, and operate, the IRS IBM enterprise compute infrastructure environment. The partner will provide on-premises, infrastructure-as-a- service for compute capabilities. The intent is to leverage industry leading practices and innovations to take the current environment to a world class level and improve the IRS’ efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and process maturity while satisfying growing demands for secure, reliable, timely, and responsive infrastructure.RFI questions and comments due date: 05 May 2022 at 10:00 AM.  Questions and comments must be submitted using attachment 2 - Questions and Comments template.  Questions may or may not be answered.  We highly encourage your feedback and questions for the PWS.RFI response due date: 24 May 2022 at 10:00 AM.  Responses must be submitted using attachment 3 to ocpo.enterprise.systems.ibm.support@irs.gov. Please note that the contracting office is the Lanham Office at:5000 Ellin RoadLanham, MD 20706See attachments for additional informationAttachments: RFI Enterprise Systems - IBM SupportPWS Enterprise Systems - IBM SupportEnterprise System IBM Support RFI QAEnterprise Systems IBM Support RFI Response Template