FalconV+ scanners and maintenance support
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify vendors capable of providing FalconV+ Scanners & Maintenance Support. This requirement is for hardware maintenance renewal for critical OPEX FalconV+ high-speed scanners used by IRS Criminal Investigation (CI). Responses are due May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The IRS is seeking capabilities for the annual hardware maintenance renewal of specific equipment, including:
- (4) FalconV+ Base Machines
- (4) Falcon Multi ID Assist Towers
- (4) VRS Annual Software Fees
- (2) Certainscan Edit & Transform Annual License Fees
- (2) Certainscan PDF-8 and associated Annual License Fees
- (2) 1-D Barcode Annual Software License Fees
- (2) 2-D Barcode Annual Software License Fees
These scanners are vital for processing seized financial documents in financial crimes cases, supporting Frivolous Argument Anti-Government (FRAG) initiatives, and the Zero-Paper project.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research
- Period of Performance (Maintenance): June 14, 2026 – June 14, 2027
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
- Published: May 14, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a capability statement (limited to 6 pages: 1 cover, 5 body) electronically to Nia Dickerson (Nia.N.Dickerson@irs.gov) with the subject line "Sources Sought – FalconV+ Scanners Maintenance Support." The statement must include:
- Company name, address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Point of Contact(s) (Name, title, email, phone)
- Business size (e.g., small, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB) based on NAICS 334118 ($100M size standard)
- Associated Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicles (e.g., GSA Schedule, OASIS, SEWP, 8a STARS III)
- Confirmation if items were manufactured in America.
Place of Performance
Maintenance will be performed at IRS Criminal Investigation locations in Ogden, UT (84404) and Kansas City, MO (64108).
Additional Notes
This SSN is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote/Proposal. The IRS will not pay for any costs incurred in response to this notice. Not responding does not preclude participation in future solicitations.