21Q0035 - JOFOC for FO Task Order (signed).pdf

CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), 1700 G STREET, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20552

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

FOLLOW ON TASK ORDER TO

BPA NUMBER: 9531CB20A0009

FAR 8.406-6

1. Agency Name: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Office of the Chief Financial

Officer

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved and estimated dollar value.

In accordance with FAR 8.406-6(a)(1)(C),this logical follow-on task order is to provide services for the annual independent performance audit of CFPB operations and budget as mandated in the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, April 15, 2011 (12 USC 5496a). This task order shall be for audit of FY 2020, with the following scope:

1. Corrective actions taken to resolve the 2019 audit report findings and recommendations.

2. The Bureau’s Budget Process relative to its policies and procedures established over budget formulation, execution, and monitoring;

3. Evaluation of CFPB’s operational effectiveness of internal controls over the Bureau-wide Salesforce program relative to the Supervision Examination System

(SES).

The estimated value of this firm, fixed-price task order shall be $384,000.00.

3. Reason for other-than full-and-open competition (proposed contractor’s unique quals, etc.)

This BPA was initially awarded under full and open competition in June/July 2020, however, the timeframe to exercise the option year lapsed, so a logical follow-on task order shall be issued for this work.

4. A description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

Market Research had been conducted in November/December 2018. Twenty-two (22) large and small firms were identified as capable of conducting a performance audit. That

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER-THAN FULL-AND-OPEN COMPETITION

2 CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), 1700 G STREET, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20552 list was refined to eight (8) large and small firms with previous experience conducting a financial regulatory agency performance audit. CFPB put forth a solicitation and received a single bid from a single vendor. After thorough review, CFPB accepted the offer from

KPMG, LLP.

5. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable, including whether a notice was, or will be, publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies. Include a listing of sources, if any, that expressed a written interest in the acquisition as a result of the FBO posting.

Due to the immediate need for these services, solicitation was not practicable. Notice will be pubilicized in accordance with FAR 5.2.

6. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required .

The Bureau will conduct a competitive acquisition for Independent Audit Services beginning eary FY 2022.

7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

Contractor has submitted a quotation showing pricies with the BPA Labor Rates, which were previously determined to be fair and reasonable.

To the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete.

Program Office:

Brittny Barnes Date Finance and Policy Analyst

Procurement Office

Peggy J. Wright Date Contracting Officer gram Office:

tny Barnes 09/14/2021

Digitally signed by PEGGY

WRIGHT

Date: 2021.09.15 08:20:38 -04'00'

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER-THAN FULL-AND-OPEN COMPETITION

3 CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), 1700 G STREET, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20552

Date Caroline H. Coleman Competition Advocate

September 15, 2021