Attachment_1_RFI_Professional_Accounting_Services.docx

Issued by: This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued by the Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC) for Professional Accounting Services in support of the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA).

RFI Purpose: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and shall not be construed as a solicitation, restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach, or serve as an obligation on the part of the Government. The RFI is for planning purposes only and is being used as a market research tool in accordance with FAR 10.002(b). This is NOT a solicitation. Proposals or quotes will not be accepted for this document. Responders are advised that the United States Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested responder's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal, if any is issued. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to Responders responding to this RFI. All potential sources with the capability to provide the requirements referenced in the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW) are invited to submit their contact information with their responses. IBC will create an interested parties list for this project. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for any information received from potential sources. Only electronic mail will be acceptable for submissions. No feedback or evaluations will be provided regarding any submission. The information resulting from this RFI will determine interest and capabilities available in the marketplace; and will assist in developing acquisition strategy.

Response Criteria:

1. All respondents must provide a cover page that details the following information:

a. Business name, address, phone & email of individual for follow-up inquiries.

i. Indicate if you wish to be placed on the Interested Parties List.

ii. UEI number or CAGE code

iii. Your service NAICS classification(s)

iv. Socio-economic designation

v. GSA Schedule Number (if available)

2. Please provide the following information in response to this RFI/Sources Sought:

a. Capability statement of the company. The Statement should address the following:

i. Vendor's capability as it relates to the requirement as outlined in the draft SOW;

ii. Description of recent and relevant experience. Experience must be of similar size and scope. Please provide examples or provide references of previously completed deliverables related to this requirement;

iii. Provide Information relating to capabilities, novel ideas, industry best practices, industry capabilities to meet the needs of the Government's requirement as outlined in the draft SOW. Do not regurgitate the draft PWS objective and tasks, rather, outline company specific capabilities that match the work outlined in the draft SOW in order for the Government to make a fair capabilities determination.

iv. Additionally, applicable information as it pertains to this announcement that could assist the Government in determining the contractor's capabilities as it relates to the requirement referenced herein.

Please provide responses to the questions within this RFI in MS Word as editable text. Supporting documents may be provided if they are in MS Word or Adobe PDF formats. There are no page limits. E-mail: Send your responses directly to Scott Szczesniak at scott_szczesniak@ibc.doi.gov. Questions submitted by a method other than electronic mail will not be accepted or answered. Ensure that your e-mail response has " Professional Accounting Services " in the subject line.

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