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

This is a Request for Information (RFI) -- hereinafter Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, request for bids or quotations, nor a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The purpose of this RFI is for the Government to obtain knowledge and information for project planning purposes only. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses to this Notice, unless otherwise appropriately marked by the Respondent. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information received in response to this Notice in any resultant solicitation(s). Do Not Submit any Proposals / Offers / Quotes in response to this Notice. 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 - [email protected] and [email protected] 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.