Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source__CEAR_1.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

INTERIOR BUSINESS CENTER

Washington, DC 20240

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Department of the Interior, The Office of Financial Management (PFM) Certificate of Excellence in Accountability Reporting (CEAR) program

Agency Contact Information:

U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), 381 Elden Street, Suite 4000, Herndon, VA 20170:

Contracting Officer: Bridgette Ornelas, bridgette_ornelas@ibc.doi.gov

Proposed Action:

The Government intends to award a single source, firm-fixed-price (FFP) acquisition to Association of Government Accountants (1849 C St. NW MC 5412, Washington, DC 20240-0001) for a Review of the Department of the Interior’s Agency Financial Report, Certificate of Excellence in Accountability Reporting (CEAR) program.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), the Government has determined the circumstances of this acquisition deem only one source reasonably available. This non-competitive action is being issued by the DOI, IBC, AQD, on behalf of the Office of Financial Management (PFM).

Place of Performance:

The work will be predominantly performed at the Contractor site.

Description of Requirement:

The Association of Government Accountants, CEAR program will review the DOI’s Agency Financial Report (AFR) providing detailed critiques, and recommendations, highlighting significant factors, and suggestions that will steadily improve the Department’s AFR.

Response Information:

Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities regarding this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement by the date specified herein.

The anticipated period of performance is 12-month base with two 12-month options. The Government will consider all capabilities statements received by 5:00 P.M. EST, Monday, July 8, 2024. Please be advised that it is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure the Government receives your submission on or before the specified due date. Submissions shall be sent electronically to Bridgette Ornelas, Contracting Officer, at bridgette_ornelas@ibc.doi.gov. Submissions shall not exceed ten (5) pages. Paper copies will not be accepted. Late responses will only be accepted if they contain extraordinary value to the Government. Submissions should be in a Microsoft Office compatible format (i.e., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) or Adobe Acrobat and not contain text smaller than 11-point font. The maximum file size of the submission shall not exceed 15 MB. Tables, graphs, etc. will count against the total page count. Font size smaller than 11 may be used to label tables and graphs but may not be smaller than 8-point font. All data received in response to this Special Notice that are marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be fully protected from release outside the Government Evaluation Panel.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government personnel reviewing responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified. Responders are advised that the Government will not reimburse for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Special Notice; all costs associated with responding to this Special Notice will be solely at the interested parties' expense. This is NOT a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this announcement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received is solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition. The Government reserves the right to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) as a result of this announcement. Please be advised that this announcement may constitute the only notice that will be posted for this acquisition, based on the review of any responses to this notice. Marketing brochures and/or generic company literature will not be considered. Not addressing all the requested information may result in the Government determining the responder is not capable of performing the scope of work required.

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