MAS - Keystone Advisors LLC - GS23F0005X

General Services Administration (GSA)

Federal Acquisition Service

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Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) FSC Group: Professional Services FSC Class:

Contract Number: GS-23F-0005X

Contractor: Keystone Advisors, LLC 16000 Van Drunen South Holland, Illinois 60473 Phone: 708-566-4524 Fax: 708-384-2578

Business Size: Small Disadvantaged Woman Minority Owned SBA HubZone Certified

For more information on ordering, go to the following website: https://www.gsa.gov/schedules

Price list current as of Modification #PS-0043 effective June 13th 2023

Note: All prices Shown Herein are Net (discount deducted)

Contents

Keystone Advisors, LLC GS-23F-0005X

Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Page i

Professional Services I. Customer Information

1. Special Item Number (SINs) 1a. Special Item Numbers (SINs) Awarded

SIN’s

541214

1b. Schedule Pricing Identification of the lowest priced model number and lowest unit price for that model for each special item number awarded in the contract. This price is the Government price based on a unit of one, exclusive of any quantity/dollar volume, prompt payment, or any other concession affecting price. Those contracts that have unit prices based on the geographic location of the customer, should show the range of the lowest price, and cite the areas to which the prices apply.

Not Applicable 1c. Labor Category Descriptions If the Contractor is proposing hourly rates, a description of all corresponding commercial job titles, experience, functional responsibility, and education for those types of employees or subcontractors who will perform services shall be provided. If hourly rates are not applicable, indicate “Not applicable” for this item.

See Appendix 2, Labor Category Descriptions for complete descriptions of each labor category.

2. Maximum Order Threshold

$1,000,000 is the maximum value for all orders placed under this contract per the Schedule. However, orders above $1,000,000 are possible under certain conditions.

See FAR 8.405-3

3. Minimum Order Threshold

The minimum value for orders placed under this contract is $100.

4. Geographic Coverage

Domestic Delivery – United States (48 contiguous states, Alaska, Hawaii, and US Territories)

5. Point of Production (city, county, and State or foreign country)

Services will be performed at Government sites with support services from Keystone Advisors’ corporate office in South Holland, Illinois.

6. Discounts

All prices shown herein are Net (discount deducted).

7. Quantity Discounts

None

8. Prompt Payment

Payment terms are net 30 days with a prompt payment discount of 1/2% for payment within 10 days Information for Ordering Office:

Prompt Payment terms cannot be negotiated out of the contractual agreement in exchange for other concessions.

9. Foreign Items

Not applicable

10. Delivery Schedule 10a. Time of Delivery To Be Determined at the Task Order level 10b. Expedited Delivery To Be Determined at the Task Order level

10c. Overnight and 2-day Delivery

11. F.O.B. Points

Destination

12. Contractor’s Ordering Address 12a. Ordering Address

12b. Ordering Procedures for Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-3.

13. Payment Address

Keystone Advisors, LLC.

16000 Van Drunen South Holland, Illinois 60473

14. Warranty Provision Not applicable

15. Export Charges Not applicable

16. Terms and conditions of rental maintenance and repair Not applicable

17. Terms and conditions of installation Not applicable 18a Terms and conditions of repair parts indicating date of parts price lists and any discounts from list prices Not applicable 18b. Terms and conditions for any other services Not Applicable.

19. List of service and distribution points Not applicable

20. List of participating dealers Not applicable

21. Preventative maintenance Not applicable

22a. Special Attributes such as environmental attributes (e.g., recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants) Not applicable

22b. If applicable, indicate that Section 508 compliance information is available for the information and communications technology (ICT) products and services and show where full details can be found (e.g. contractor’s website or other location.) ICT accessibility standards can be found at: https://www.Section508.gov/.

Not Applicable

23. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number: C3G1S3D7NH81

24. Notification regarding registration in System for Award Management (SAM) Database

Keystone Advisors is registered and active SAM Database.

II. Service Descriptions

Overview

Keystone Advisors (Keystone)) is a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Firm licensed in the State of Illinois. Keystone is a woman minority owned, small, disadvantaged business. We are certified as an Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and SBA HubZone Certified business. We are located 20 miles outside of Chicago, Illinois.

We specialize in providing accounting and financial services and management advisory solutions to service and support financial and compliance audits, internal audits, audit readiness, internal control reporting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger transactions and reporting, managerial cost accounting and budgeting. We also provide contract/project management services and staff augmentation services for administrative and professional tasks.

Our GSA Schedule offerings include:

· Auditing Services (SIN 541211);

· Payroll Services (SIN 541214);

· Budget and Financial Management Services (SIN 541219); and

· Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services (SIN 541611).

Below is a brief summary of services offered in each SIN:

SIN 541211 AUDITING SERVICES

Keystone Advisors, LLC (Keystone) has a proven history of success in providing Auditing services. Keystone’s approach to auditing is based upon a multidisciplinary approach which utilizes best practices and subject matter experts with the required knowledge, skills, and expertise to perform specific engagements. Keystone deploys accounting and auditing functional expertise and a rigorous analytical approach to conduct regulatory compliance analyses. Our team consist of CPAs, CISA, and other subject matter experts to support our client requirements. Our ability to deliver quality audit services is based upon our teams’ experience and strong understanding of business processes, accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting issues specific to each of our clients and their operating environment.

Auditing Services performed include financial-related audits, performance audits, recovery audits, contract audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and non-GAGAS. We also provide audit services related to FISMA, OMB Circular A-123 reviews, Cost and Pricing reviews and Audit Readiness Services.

Keystone provides a broad range of professional accounting and program management services for audit readiness and audit remediation financial activities. Keystone has been providing continuous audit readiness, remediation, and general accounting support to DOD agencies in accordance with Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) guidance. We assist in the agency in documenting and strengthening Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) re-issued Circular A-123.

All Professional Staff members are required to maintain necessary Continuous Professional Education (CPE) requirements which are reviewed and tracked by managers to ensure that all our staff remain current with new practices and Audit requirements.

SIN 541214 PAYROLL SERVICES

Keystone provides our clients with operational payroll accounting support services that range from assisting with the processing of payroll accounting transactions, to reconciling and analyzing payroll account balances. We also assist in collecting information on hours worked, pay rates, deductions, and other payroll-related data to facilitate the timely processing of paychecks, payroll reports, and tax filings.

We provide employees and consultants with years of experience and expertise in payroll accounting services.

SIN 541219 BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Keystone’s professional staff of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), Auditors, Certified Information System Auditors, (CISAs), Program and Project Managers, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) have extensive technical and operational knowledge of Federal accounting standards and policy development, business process transformation, financial operations, program performance measurement, financial systems development and implementation, A-123 internal controls assessment and the remediation of control deficiencies, budget execution and monitoring, funds management.

Keystone provides an array of professional accounting, budget, and financial management services such as:

· Budget formulation, justification, and execution support designs, development, and implementation of Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) systems

· Audit Readiness and Remediation

· Financial reporting and analysis

· Strategic financial planning

· Business Process Reengineering and Improvement

· Financial policy analysis and development

· Devising and implementing performance measures

· Conducting special cost studies

· Data analysis and summarization

· Technical assistance in devising new or revised accounting policies and procedures

· Classifying accounting transactions

Keystone has provided financial services that improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of our clients’ financial operations, as well as increase the level of accountability and compliance with laws, regulations, and guidance throughout the Federal Government.

541611 MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL CONSULTING, ACQUISITION & GRANTS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, & BUSINESS PROGRAM & PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Keystone Advisors, LLC. (Keystone) offers expert advice, assistance, guidance, and direction in support of agencies’ management, organization, and business improvement efforts.

Keystone has a well-established track record for providing effective program management, strategic planning, operational business support services, project management and we also possess the functional expertise to execute program objectives and improve the overall management of the business unit, division, or agency.

Keystone’s approach to supporting programmatic initiatives for the delivery and implementation of department-wide and agency specific Federal Government systems includes management consulting support at the executive level and providing key resources and expertise for ensuring successful implementations.

Keystone Capabilities include:

· Business Process Re-engineering

· Strategic and organizational planning

· Surveys, assessment, and improvement of financial management systems,

· Financial reporting and analysis, and

· Project management.

Our approach to all projects is to ensure that results are aligned with program mission and are compliant with all Federal Regulations. Because of our Audit background our focus is compliance. Keystone deploys accounting and auditing functional expertise and a rigorous analytical approach to conduct regulatory compliance analyses, develop, and implement capitalization and depreciation policies, provide budget support, and identify and implement system improvements.

Our Program Management employees utilize proven tools and processes that generate superior program management execution and delivery, while maintaining a high level of efficiency and resourcefulness.

Keystone’s ability to offer such quality results stem from our highly educated and certified work force, Keystone brings an experienced senior management team and proven management processes that emphasize responsiveness to each client’s specific needs and is committed to integrating best practices and practical process improvements. Our program management approach also integrates our team’s corporate resources with disciplined task order management to demonstrate a comprehensive, sound, and reasonable approach to managing the requirements of each task.

III. How to Use this Schedule

Instructions for Placing Orders for Services Based on GSA Schedule Hourly Rates

GSA provides a streamlined, efficient process for ordering the services you need. GSA has already determined that Keystone Advisors, LLC. meets the technical requirements and that our prices offered are fair and reasonable. Agencies may use written orders; facsimile orders, credit card orders, blanket purchase agreement orders or individual purchase orders under this contract.

If it is determined that your agency needs an outside source to provide MAS services, follow these simple steps:

Step 1. Develop a Statement of Work (SOW)

In the SOW, include the following information:

Work to be performed, Location of work, Period of performance;

Deliverable schedule, and Special standards and any special requirements, where applicable.

Step 2. Select Contractor and Place Order

If the order is at or below the micro-purchase threshold, select the contractor best suited for your needs and place the order.

If the order is exceeding but less than the maximum order threshold (MOT), prepare an RFQ;

If the order is in excess of the MOT, prepare an RFQ. Consider expansion of competition and seek price reductions.

Step 3. Prepare a Request for Quote (RFQ)

· Include the SOW and evaluation criteria

· Request fixed price, ceiling price, or, if not possible, labor hour or time and materials order;

· If preferred, request a performance plan from contractors and information on past experience; and include information on the basis of selection

· Poston GSA’s electronic RFQ, e-Buy

Step 4. Provide RFQ to at least Three Firms

Step 5. Evaluate Offers, Select Best Value Firm, and Place Order

Appendix 1-- Schedule Rates

1b. please note that these rates apply to all SINs (541211, 541214, 541219, 541611)

Option Period 2 (contract years 11 - 15)

Note: All awarded rates are hourly and inclusive of the 0.75% Industrial Funding Fee. In addition, negotiated rates for option years reflect an escalation rate of 4% in accordance with I-FSS-969 (b) (1).

Appendix 2 -- Labor Category Descriptions

1. Accounting Clerk

Qualifications: 2 years of relevant data entry and reconciliation experience.

Education/Degrees: Some College level courses

Functional Duties: Enter data, classify transactions, total and foot work papers. All work is assigned by staff and reviewed by appropriate staff. Provide daily routine assistance to staff in technical areas

2. Accountant I

Qualifications: Relevant coursework at an accredited college or university.

Education/Degrees: Associates degree

Functional Duties: Works at the direction of a supervisor assisting in carrying out the plan for the project or tasks. This individual works on specific elements of a project or tasks. Prepares lead schedules, subsidiary ledgers and reconciliations for review by supervisor. Works independently with clear direction from Supervisor. Submits all tasks for review. Assists in the compilation of data for review by supervisor.

3. Accountant II

Qualifications: 1 year of relevant experience.

Education/Degrees: Bachelor’s degree

Functional Duties: Works at the direction of a supervisor assisting in carrying out the plan for the project or tasks. Works on specific elements of a project or tasks. Prepares lead schedules, subsidiary ledgers and reconciliations for review by supervisor. Works independently with clear direction from Supervisor. Submits all tasks for review. Assists in the compilation of data for review by supervisor.

4. Advanced Accountant

Qualifications: 3 years of relevant experience

Education/Degrees: Bachelor’s degree

Functional Duties: Works at the direction of a supervisor assisting in carrying out the plan for the project or tasks. Works on specific elements of a project or task. Prepares lead schedules, subsidiary ledgers and reconciliations for review by supervisor. Works independently with minimum direction from Supervisor.

5. Senior Accountant I

Qualifications: 3 years of relevant experience

Education/Degrees: Bachelor’s degree

Functional Duties: Works at the immediate direction of upper management on specific elements of a task or project. Responsible for meeting deadlines and preparing deliverables for review. Prepares work papers and supporting schedules with an understanding of the overall objectives of the task or project.

6. Senior Accountant II

Qualifications/Degrees: Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of relevant experience, Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant experience.

Functional Duties: Works at the immediate direction of upper management delegating tasks to personnel, tracking deadlines and deliverables, reviewing work papers and compiling information for review by upper level management. Implements the overall objectives of the task/project as outlined in the planning, assignments and scheduling prepared by a supervisor. Conducts initial review of work performed by subordinates. Assists in directing the day-to-day performance of tasks. Some supervisory experience

7. Senior Principal Manager

Qualifications/Degrees: Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of relevant experience, Master’s Degree and 2 years of relevant experience, Certified Public Accountant, PhD. Or Master’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience.

Functional Duties: Works at the immediate direction of a Project Manager for small engagements and at the direction of a Senior Project Manager for larger engagements. Reviews all deliverable items for submission to Senior Management. Implements the plans, assignments and schedules prepared by upper level management. Conducts initial review of work performed by subordinates. Assists in directing the day-to-day performance of tasks.

8. Project Manager

Qualifications/Degrees: Project Management Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or Certified Public Accountant, PhD or Master’s Degree and 5 years of relevant experience. Requires 8 years’ experience as a Project or Program Manager.

Functional Duties: Works at the immediate direction of the Program Manager or Senior Project Manager and directs the daily activities of the staff. Assumes the responsibilities of the Partner/Program Manager or Senior Project Manager in their absence or under their direction. Utilizes broad knowledge of commercial and Federal government accounting systems, theories and practices that can be applied to the engagement. Directs the conversion and application of complex accounting systems, theories, principles and practices on various tasks. Assists in implementing and monitoring the plan and objectives for deliverables to assure completeness, timeliness and accuracy.

9. Program Manager

Qualifications/Degrees: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or Certified Public Accountant, PhD or Master’s Degree and 8 years of relevant experience. Requires 10 years’ experience as a Project or Program Manager

Functional Duties: Responsible for managing all aspects of a client engagement. This position serves as the primary liaison between the firm and the client (contracting agent). Responsible for maintaining quality standards for work performance on all contract task orders, projects and services. Adequately plans all engagements, tasks or projects including formulating the technical approach to providing services, establishing the budget, staffing and deadlines. Supervises and reviews work efforts, assigns project resources, supervises subordinate personnel, ensures quality control and compliance with Company standard operating procedure and monitors overall contract performance. Provides management guidance in the accomplishment of work efforts and ensures adherence to contracts and government standards and measures of performance.

10. Senior Project Manager

Qualifications/Degrees: Project Management Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or Certified Public Accountant, PhD or Master’s Degree and 8 years of relevant experience. Requires 10 years’ experience as a Project or Program Manager.

Functional Duties: Functions as senior accounting and management consultant. Responsibilities include managing accounting, budgeting, financial and consulting personnel. Reports directly to the Program Manager and is involved in the fieldwork and day to day supervision of all projects. Implements the contract engagement consistent with the approved planning memorandum, task order, deliverables, budget, personnel resources and deadlines. Ensures that all deliverable items conform to contract and all applicable professional standards. Plans, assigns, schedules and reviews work of subordinates. Explains policies, purpose and objectives of tasks to group and project subordinates.

11. Partner

Qualifications/Degrees: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or Certified Public Accountant, PhD or Master’s Degree and 8 years of relevant experience. Requires 10 years’ experience as a Project or Program Manager.

Functional Duties: Duties include organizing, directing and supervising projects that Keystone under takes. A partner is responsible for insuring that all technical and professional standards are adhered to in the performance of projects taken on by the firm. Partners are required to do technical research for areas the firms may not have expertise in and to identify resources necessary to fulfill shortages in staff expertise. He or she reviews all deliverables with supervisors to ensure compliance with contract terms and ensures that all personnel resources and deliverables are in compliance with federally approved accounting standards. Maintains a system of verification between invoices and hours worked per employee per task on a weekly basis. Communicates in writing and orally, with all levels of management within the firm regarding status of all projects. Monitors all activities, responds to requests from Contracting Officers in a timely manner, handles all emerging issues or problems, and provides timely and accurate input. The partners are responsible for hiring and the training programs the firm uses to attract and maintain qualified employees

12. Senior Partner Qualifications/Degrees: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience or Certified Public Accountant, PhD or Master’s Degree and 12 years of relevant experience. Requires 20 years’ experience as a Project or Program Manager.

Functional Duties: Duties include organizing, directing and supervising projects that Keystone under takes. The senior partner is responsible for insuring that all technical and professional standards are adhered to in the performance of projects taken on by the firm. He or she reviews all deliverables with supervisors to ensure compliance with contract terms and ensures that all personnel resources and deliverables are in compliance with federally approved accounting standards. Maintains a system of verification between invoices and hours worked per employee per task on a monthly basis. Communicates in writing and orally with all levels of management within the firm regarding status of all projects. Monitors all activities, responds to requests from Contracting Officers in a timely manner, handles all emerging issues or problems, and provides timely and accurate input.

Service Contract Labor Standards: The Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), formerly known as the Service Contract Act (SCA), is applicable to this contract as it applies to the entire Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and all services provided. While no specific labor categories have been identified as being subject to SCLS/SCA due to exemptions for professional employees (FAR 22.1101, 22.1102 and 29 CRF 541.300), this contract still maintains the provisions and protections for SCLS/SCA eligible labor categories. If and / or when the contractor adds SCLS/SCA labor categories to the contract through the modification process, the contractor must inform the Contracting Officer and establish a SCLS/SCA matrix identifying the GSA labor category titles, the occupational code, SCLS/SCA labor category titles and the applicable WD number. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the contract.