HHM402-2X-Audit_RFI responses_8_5_26.pdf

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Questions Answers Vendor

What is the approximate size of the current open NFR population in scope, and roughly how is it distributed across DIA organizations and audit areas?

In the first planned Call Order, there are roughly 88 NFRs, with a majority in PP&E.

Advent

Will the Government furnish or designate the system of record and tracking tool, or may offerors propose a FedRAMP-authorized platform deployed inside the DIA boundary for this purpose?

The Government will furnish the system of record and tracking tool. A new platform is outside the scope of this requirement, but may be considered in the future.

Advent

For SOO Objective 4, is there an approved-tools / approved-automation list, and what is the authorization path for introducing analytics or Ai-assisted capability?

The vendor may suggest to use AI tools available in the Government system of record for audit compliance (currently ServiceNow) subject to government approval of proposed AI courses of action.

Vendor use of AI is subject to the constraints of the system of record and the AI architecture in the Government provided network which may include metering and affordability of proposed solutions.

Advent

At award, will the Government sponsor a company-level FCL for the awardee, or is an existing FCL-holding entity required on the team for the initial call order?

An existing FCL-holding entity is required.

Advent

What contract types does the Government anticipate per call order (FFP, FFP-LOE, T&M), and is a hybrid acceptable?

The Government is considering all options.

Advent

Audit Remediation RFI Q&A Compiled

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Does the Government prefer a single BPA awardee, multiple awardees, or a prime-with-named subcontractor construct for the CPA accounting content?

The Government is considering all options in awarding this BPA.

Advent

Are there specific CDRL formats (Call Order Work Plan, PMR package, Personnel Roster) the Government wants offerors to match?

Contractor format is acceptable unless otherwise specified in the DD 1423s. Advent

What is the anticipated balance of on-site versus authorized off-site work, and are any unclassified preparatory tasks permitted off-site?

The Government anticipates on-site work 100% of the time.

Advent

Which prior-cycle CAPs or roadmaps will be furnished at transition to support continuity?

The Contractor will have full access during the transition phase. Advent

What are the Government's target metrics for closure rate, audit-response timeliness, and recurrence reduction?

At this time, the Government has not established target performance thresholds for closure rate, audit-response timeliness, or recurrence reduction for this RFI. This notice is issued for market research and preliminary planning purposes only, and one purpose of the RFI is to obtain industry input on practical and effective performance standards and metrics at the call order level.

Advent

Is the scope of services described in this RFI currently being performed under one or more existing contracts? If so, would the Government be willing to identify the incumbent contractor(s), contract vehicle(s), contract number(s), and current period(s) of performance for the existing support, if available?

No, the Government will not be sharing information pertaining to the existing contact.

Keystone Advisors

As part of this market research effort, is the Government evaluating this requirement for potential participation by small businesses, large businesses, or a combination of both?

Additionally, is the Government considering any specific small business acquisition strategies or socioeconomic set-aside approaches based on the capabilities being assessed through this RFI?

Yes, as part of the market research the Government will determine if a small business set aside is appropriate. The market research will determine if a socio-economic set aside is the right strategy.

Keystone Advisors