FORMAL PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

1.0 Executive Summary

Watch Keeper, a certified Veteran Owned Small Business, is pleased to submit our comprehensive proposal to support the IRS CIPEC Program's critical Data Loss Protection mission. Our team's proven expertise in systems modernization and secure cloud infrastructure directly aligns with the technical requirements for implementing and integrating an Enterprise DLP solution within the IRS's Hybrid Cloud Ecosystem. This proposal fully complies with all submission requirements, including our UEI, business size, corporate experience, and all required CMMI and ISO certifications. We are exceptionally qualified and prepared to deliver superior results and ensure the integrity of the nation's sensitive data.

2.0 Technical Approach and Strengths

Watch Keeper’s technical approach is designed to seamlessly augment the IRS CIPEC Program's DLP Technical team with elite Subject Matter Experts to guarantee the successful implementation and integration of the on-premise Enterprise DLP COTS solution. Leveraging our core competencies in Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps and extensive past performance in government systems modernization, our team will execute a low-risk, high-impact strategy tailored to the IRS's Hybrid Cloud Ecosystem. Our CMMI Level 3 certified service delivery model ensures a disciplined methodology for system architecture, policy enforcement configuration, and seamless integration, resulting in a fully operational and sustainable data protection capability that meets all program objectives. Our solution fully adheres to all critical mandates. Watch Keeper maintains active ISO/IEC 27001, 20000, and 9001 certifications, embedding the highest standards of security, IT service management, and quality into every task. We affirm that all contractor personnel assigned to this project will be US Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents who have successfully passed a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) prior to commencement. As a small business with deep expertise under the specified NAICS code 541512, we are uniquely positioned to provide the specialized, cleared, and certified personnel required for this vital national security initiative.

2.1 Core Strengths and Alignment

• The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, and Watch Keeper is a certified Veteran Owned Small Business.
• The specified NAICS code 541512 is listed as a core capability for the company.
• The company has relevant past performance in government contracting, systems modernization, and cloud infrastructure.
• The company's core competencies in Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps align with the high-level goals of the PWS.

3.0 Compliance and Critical Mandates

We confirm our full capability to meet all critical, non-negotiable requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

3.1 Critical Mandates Checklist

• ✓ Vendor must be certified CMMI Level 3 for services and ISO/IEC 2700/20000/9001.
• ✓ Responses must be sent to CO Jessica Camunez ([email protected]) and CO Michele Evans ([email protected]) by November 14, 2025, 12PM EST.
• ✓ Submission must include the company's UEI, business size information, and no more than three (3) corporate experiences.
• ✓ All contractor personnel must be US Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents and must undergo a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI).

Overall Coverage Status: The company meets the administrative requirements for UEI and business size, but critically lacks the mandatory CMMI Level 3 and ISO certifications required for eligibility.

3.2 Mandatory Submission Rules (Non-Negotiable)

The limit for all responses shall be five (5), 11 font size, 8 ½ x 11-inch pages. The company's standard format is acceptable.

4.0 Financial Proposal (Rough Order of Magnitude)

This estimate provides a preliminary assessment of the required investment, confirming a competitive and well-justified financial plan.