Overview
The Enterprise Systems Testing Support and Services (ESTSS) Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is a federal contract vehicle established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide comprehensive information technology (IT) testing and quality assurance services. This BPA is designed to support the IRS’s enterprise-level system testing, validation, and quality management needs across its complex technology infrastructure.
Key Features
- Contract Type: Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Agency: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Scope: IT testing and quality assurance for IRS enterprise systems
- Active Period: Through October 31, 2025
- Eligible Users: IRS technology and operations divisions
Services Provided
Task orders under the ESTSS BPA may include:
- Functional Testing: Ensuring systems operate according to requirements.
- Performance Testing: Assessing system speed, scalability, and reliability.
- Security Testing: Evaluating system defenses and compliance with federal security standards.
- User Acceptance Testing: Validating that systems meet end-user needs and expectations.
- Quality Management: Providing oversight and process improvement for IRS IT initiatives.
Task Order Details
- Value Range: Approximately $100,000 to $5 million per task order, depending on scope and complexity.
- Engagement Types: From short-term assessments to multi-year quality assurance projects.
- Execution Locations: Primarily at federal facilities or contractor sites supporting IRS technology operations, with concentrations in major federal tech hubs such as:
- Washington, D.C.
- Atlanta, GA
- Cincinnati, OH
Contract Structure
- Multiple Awardees: The BPA includes multiple pre-qualified prime contractors with proven expertise in federal IT testing and quality management.
- Rapid Procurement: Enables the IRS to quickly access specialized testing services as technology needs arise.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Coverage: Addresses a wide range of testing and quality assurance requirements for IRS enterprise systems.
- Flexible Engagements: Supports both short-term and long-term projects.
- Expertise: Access to contractors with deep federal IT testing experience.
- Geographic Reach: Supports IRS operations nationwide, particularly in key metropolitan areas.
For more information about TestPros’ role and capabilities under the IRS ESTSS BPA, or to discuss potential task order opportunities, please contact our U.S. Federal Subcontract Vehicles team below.
