Pcaob background investigations
Ended Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 50310220D0002
- Awardee
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Kentech Consulting Inc. UEI K2ZHMVA5L5B1
- Awarding agency
-
Securities and Exchange Commission
- Task orders
- 4 $82,346 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- 50310220R0012 Solicitation number
- Combined order value
- $98,168 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 100% complete
- IDV ceiling 24% used
- $349,900.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 561611 Investigation and Personal Background Check Services
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
- Competition
- Not Available for Competition · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Securities and Exchange Commission awarded an Indefinite Delivery Contract valued at $349,900 to Kentech Consulting Inc., doing business as Arrest Free, on September 1, 2020, with an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2026. This single-award contract was set aside under the 8(a) Sole Source program and supports background investigation services for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). Kentech Consulting is a minority-owned, SBA-certified 8(a) small disadvantaged business and Subchapter S Corporation headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The contractor specializes in investigative and background screening services, providing comprehensive support including criminal history searches, employment and education verifications, personnel screening, and social media monitoring. All work is performed in Washington, DC 20549, the location of the SEC's primary office.
Under this indefinite delivery vehicle, the SEC has issued four documented delivery orders totaling $133,966.88 in firm fixed-price task orders between May 2023 and August 2025. These delivery orders—valued at $23,050.72, $35,163.50, $35,798.26, and $39,953.40 respectively—were awarded without set-aside designations and supported ongoing background investigation and personnel vetting activities. The contract structure enables the SEC to issue task orders on an as-needed basis for investigative support services, allowing the agency to efficiently manage its personnel screening requirements while leveraging Kentech's specialized expertise in federal investigative services and its status as a certified small disadvantaged business.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| To exercise a task order against kentech consulting IDIQ; 50310220D0002. | Securities and Exchange Commission | $39,953 | |
| Background investigations | Securities and Exchange Commission | -$15,822 | |
| Background investigations | Securities and Exchange Commission | $23,051 | |
| Background investigations | Securities and Exchange Commission | $35,164 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 50310220D0002?
50310220D0002 was awarded to Kentech Consulting Inc. by Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2020.
How much is contract 50310220D0002 worth?
Orders under 50310220D0002 have obligated $82,346. Their combined current value, with exercised options, is $98,168. 50310220D0002's own ceiling is $349,900.
How many orders have been placed under contract 50310220D0002?
4 orders have been placed under 50310220D0002, the latest on August 31, 2025.
Who can order from contract 50310220D0002?
50310220D0002 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract 50310220D0002 competed?
The extent of competition for 50310220D0002 was not available for competition. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: 8(a) Sole Source.
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