Hosted Payment Processing System Requirement

The Departmental Offices of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS/DO/IT) issued this special notice for market research to support the acquisition of a secure, hosted Payment Processing System in Washington, DC. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services and PSC DA10 for IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service. The agency expects to release a Request for Information (RFI) on or before March 31, 2026, to evaluate industry capabilities and inform acquisition planning in accordance with FAR Part 10.

The anticipated system must provide secure embedded checkout functionality, server-side payment workflows, refund processing, and the vaulting of payment methods. Operational requirements include reconciliation and reporting capabilities, administrative dashboard access, and compliance with federal security and Section 508 accessibility standards. The government intends to provide draft requirements and potential evaluation factors during the RFI phase to obtain industry feedback on feasibility, performance targets, and implementation considerations.

The response deadline for this notice is March 18, 2026, though no formal responses are required at this time. Future RFI participation may involve submitting capability statements, identifying potential risks or alternative solutions, and providing rough order-of-magnitude pricing or discount methodologies. Jason Young is the point of contact for this requirement, which currently contains no associated attachments.