Credit Card Initiative – Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) for Credit Card Processors

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is conducting market research to identify qualified small and large businesses capable of providing independent testing and consulting services to ensure the integrity of the Credit Card Program for the e-Payment and IV&V Project. The scope of work includes technical requirement support, knowledge transfer and training, program management support, transition to support, and optional surge support. Key technical areas and tools include Microsoft Office, Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM), Web Servers, Application servers, Database Servers, and more. • Technical Requirement Support: Create test cases for each card processor accuracy of the card processors implemented IRS requirements through the entire card program process which includes validation with IRS systems; Ensuring system readiness and accuracy; Application functionality • Knowledge Transfer & Training: Acceptable Quality Level (AQL),“Service for Free” IVR, web-based applications, and mobile device credit card processors accepting cash payments; ongoing training for IRS staff on applications, infrastructure, and tools. • Program Management Support: Financial management; deliverables tracking; requirements traceability matrix (RTM) process support; credit card program (CCP) requirements; reporting • Transition to Support: Documentation transfer, lessons learned, and configuration details at contract closeout. • Optional Surge Support: Increased services as needed for additional development, infrastructure, or support tasks.