Solicitation Amendment - N0024426RS0050003.pdf

SECTION

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD 1. This Contract is a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) - Code of Federal Regulations - at 15 CFR 700.

RATING PAGE OF PAGES

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

CODE7. ISSUED BY 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than item 7)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishings the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in until local time

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision Number 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS)

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

C. EMAIL ADDRESS

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SECTION PAGE(S)DESCRIPTION

A B C D E F G H

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M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACT CLAUSESSOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

PACKAGING AND MARKING

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause Number 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS (%)

DATEAMENDMENT NUMBERAMENDMENT NUMBER DATE

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND THE TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS

DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL OPEN COMPETITION UNDER THE

UNITED STATES CODE AT:

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( )41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition is unusable

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

CODE

ITEM

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214 (c)

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(Hour) (Date)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Created On:

03 Mar 2026, 22:34 PM Greenwich Mean Time

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Financial Analysis and Audit Remediation Support

ONLY SEAPORT MAC HOLDERS are eligible for award. RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE

PIEE SOLICITATION MODULE.

The resulting task order shall be awarded as a competitive Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside task order within SeaPort NxG. Offers are solicited from, and the award resulting from this solicitation will only be made to concerns eligible under the WOSB Program in accordance with FAR 52.219-30.

The incumbent for this requirement is Strategic Ironclad Technology Services LLC (N00178-19-D-7892). In order to properly staff the evaluation process, all prime contractors who anticipate submitting a proposal are encouraged to send an email to michelle.a.muniz.civ@us.navy.mil and jason.a.pelle.civ@us.navy.mil two days prior to solicitation closing advising the Government of their intent to submit a proposal.

N0024426RS0050003

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

1000 Command Financial Analysis Support Base Period Labor

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item

Command Financial Analysis Support Option Period 1 Labor

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item

Command Financial Analysis Support Option Period 2 Labor

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item

Command Financial Analysis Support Option Period 3 Labor

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item

Command Financial Analysis Support Option Period 4 Labor

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

3000 Travel for CLIN 1000

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Travel for CLIN 1001

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Travel for CLIN 1002

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Travel for CLIN 1003

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Travel for CLIN 1004

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Financial Analysis and Audit Remediation

In Support of Commander Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet

Naval Base Coronado, San Diego, CA

Part 1

General Information

1. : General This is a non-personal services contract to provide financial analysis, internal controls support, system support, and training services in support of Commander Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMNAVSURFPAC; a.k.a. CNSP) located at Naval Base Coronado, San Diego, CA. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 : Description of Services/Introduction The contractor shall provide non-personal services necessary to perform Financial Analysis, Internal Controls support, System support, and Training services as defined in this Performance Work Statement. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 : Background The Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMNAVSURFPAC), a Naval Type Commander (TYCOM), and an echelon III command, is under the administrative and operational command of Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT). The COMNAVSURFPAC (CNSP) Comptroller has the responsibility for the oversight, analysis, execution, and overall management of the CNSP Financial Analysis, Internal Controls support, System support, and Training services program. The Contractor shall provide comprehensive financial analysis, internal controls support, system support, and training services to Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Comptroller Finance staff. This encompasses a wide array of functions crucial for maintaining financial integrity and operational efficiency across the surface forces.

1.3 : Objective The contractor shall provide services and functions described herein to assure effective and efficient operation of the CNSP Financial Management Program.

1.4 : Scope The Contractor shall provide comprehensive financial analysis, internal controls support, system support, and training services to Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Comptroller Finance staff. This encompasses a wide array of functions crucial for maintaining financial integrity and operational efficiency across the surface forces.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance (POP) reads as follows:

POP START DATE END DATE

Base Year 13-Mar-2026 12-Mar-2027

Option Year 1 13-Mar-2027 12-Mar-2028

Option Year 2 13-Mar-2028 12-Mar-2029

Option Year 3 13-Mar-2029 12-Mar-2030

Option Year 4 13-Mar-2030 12-Mar-2031

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 : The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed Quality Control in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor's quality control program is the means by which they assure themselves that the work complies with the requirement of the contract. The QCP is to be delivered within 30 days after contract award subject to approval by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). (See Section L for QCP required content).

1.6.2 : The government shall evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 : The contractor is not required to perform services on federal holidays. Recognized Holidays

New Year's Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Columbus Day

President's Day Veteran's Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Juneteenth Christmas Day

Independence Day

1.6.4 : The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0630 to 1700 with core hours 0900-1500, Hours of Operation Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 : The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Place of Performance COMNAVSURFPAC, Comptroller Office, Code N00F, Building 11, 2841 Rendova Road, Naval Base Coronado, San Diego, CA 92155.

1.6.6 Dress Code: Contractor employees are expected to adhere to a professional dress code that reflects the stature and reputation of a three-star admiral command. As representatives of this distinguished leadership, it is essential that attire reflects the highest standards of professionalism, respect, and discipline. In addition, contractor employees should wear clothing appropriate to their assigned task, with particular attention to safety requirements and in accordance with the applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

1.6.7 : Contractor employees are required to obtain a government-issued Identification Card/Badge, Identification Card/Badge (CAC) specifically a Common Access Card (CAC), prior to commencing work. Contractor employees must always retain possession of their ID Card while working on government installations. Personnel are subject to challenge and removal from the facility or denial of access to the installation if the ID card is not in their possession. It is the Contractor's responsibility to rigorously enforce this requirement. In the event a Contractor employee loses their ID card, the loss shall be immediately reported to the COR and site Security Manager, who will facilitate the issuance of replacement ID cards. All government-provided ID cards shall be returned to the Government either upon the completion of the contract or upon the termination of employment of individual employees. The Contractor is ultimately responsible for the return of all ID cards issued to their employees.

1.6.8 : This contract will be awarded as Firm Fixed Price.Type of Contract

Secret clearance at time of the proposal 1.6.9 : Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must obtain a Security Requirements submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached

DD254.

1.6.9.1 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.10 The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings:

activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will inform the contractor how the government views the contractor's performance, and the contractor will inform the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.11 : The COR will be identified by a separate letter. The COR monitors all technical Contracting Officer Representative (COR) aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: Assure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property;

and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

1.6.12 : Key personnel are deemed essential to the performance of this effort and cannot be replaced without prior Key Personnel notification to the Government. Offerors are required to provide resumes for the key personnel. Contractor personnel shall be fully capable of performing in an efficient, reliable, and professional manner. The Contractor shall be responsible for employing technically qualified key and non-key personnel to perform the work specified in the Performance Work Statement and technical exhibits. During the contract period of performance, new financial and accounting processes and systems will be identified by the COR with an associated deployment and implementation schedule. The Contractor shall maintain personnel capabilities, skills, and certifications to meet the requirements of an evolving environment.

The Government will evaluate resumes for the Key Personnel labor categories based on the strength of the proposed individual's experience and education. The Government enjoys considerable discretion in evaluating the resumes for Key Personnel. In determining which rating to apply, the Government will favorably consider the extent to which the described experience and education in the resumes .are in-depth, significant, relevant, and recent All key personnel shall be clearly identified in the Staffing Plan.

The Government will also favorably consider the extent to which the described experience and education contribute to successful performance of the PWS and/or the mission. It is within the Technical Evaluation Board's discretion to determine whether the resumes properly demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience levels required to meet the PWS requirements. Care shall be taken to explain how any experience relates to the key position. Merely stating years of experience, or where the proposed personnel worked, will not be sufficient. Each resume shall be detailed work experience and affirmatively demonstrate how it relates to the PWS.

Key Personnel Labor Categories

Senior III (Program Manager) (x1)Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst III (Accounting Analyst) (x2)

Non-Key Personnel Labor Categories

Financial Analyst III (x2)

Financial Analyst II (x2)

The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government

1 (x1) - will perform Lead Financial Program Analyst functions. The Lead Financial Program Analyst . Senior Financial Analyst III will be responsible for the performance of the work and have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract.

Security Clearance:

"Secret" level clearance at the time of award.

Education:

Contractor personnel shall have bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business from an accredited United States college or university and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

In lieu of a bachelor's degree, the government may accept an equivalent of 10+ years of direct, relevant experience

Experience Description:

The following is a detailed description of the labor category experience that in the judgment of the Navy is required to successfully perform this effort. The Government will evaluate resumes based on the strength of the proposed individual's experience and rate the resume accordingly.

Recent experience as a Lead Financial Program Analyst. Plan, direct, coordinate and analyze accounting and other financial activities of a branch, office or department of establishment ensuring the efficient and skilled use of resources. Recommend alternative methods of funding to meet financial program objectives.

Recent Lead Financial Program Analyst experience includes generating regular and ad-hoc financial reports utilizing Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP), Defense Travel System (DTS), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), Advana, Jupiter, Microsoft Access databases, Excel, and Power BI. This role involves performing in-depth variance analysis to identify and explain budget deviations while recommending corrective actions, reviewing contract compliance to minimize financial risks, and providing continuous support to program managers for budget development, cost tracking, and financial reporting. Additionally, experience encompasses supporting command feeder systems and key NAVY ERP modules, ensuring thorough financial documentation and retention.

Experience utilizing financial and business process expertise includes developing comprehensive training strategies to sustain an effective N-ERP training program and creating or updating SOPs, desk guides, learning aids, and other documentation for stakeholders and end users. Responsibilities also include trial balance reconciliation, generating reports from multiple financial systems, identifying variances between feeder systems and N-ERP, and reporting on abnormal balance resolution efforts. Administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, briefing materials, managing action items and meeting minutes further supporting program management and compliance efforts

Minimum of five years of recent experience. The Navy considers "recent" experience to be experience acquired within the last two years.

2. Financial Analyst III (x2)

Security Clearance:

"Secret" level clearance at the time of award.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or minimum of 5 years of recent financial/audit experience.

Experience Description:

The Government will evaluate resumes to ensure that the minimum education requirements and/or recent experience are met. In addition, the Government will evaluate resumes based on the strength of the proposed individual's experience and rate the resume accordingly.

Recent Financial Management Analyst experience includes active participation in Business Process Improvement (BPI) initiatives to standardize and enhance financial management processes in preparation for independent audits. Responsibilities encompass comprehensive support to meet Internal Review Manual (IRM) and comptroller objectives, managing audit response activities for Navy, coordinating Samples and Findings Questions (FQs), and overseeing the tracking and timely closure of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs). The role also involves leading discussions with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on Business Process Narratives (BPN) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), developing standardized financial policies, conducting sustainment testing of internal controls, and performing deep-dive analysis of Unliquidated and Undelivered Orders to support financial sustainment efforts.

Experience utilizing financial systems and methodologies includes developing and implementing Internal Control Review (ICR) testing programs and supporting all ICR requirements in coordination with AU Points of Contact (POCs). Expertise in Jupiter, supports Budget Execution Validation (BEV), CERMC, FERMC, and 'One FM' metrics. Serves as a primary liaison for audit responses, data calls, and compliance inspections, supports preparation for command certifications and Command Readiness Assessment Visits (CRAV), and ensures audit readiness through thorough documentation, internal checks, and adherence to standards and regulations.

Minimum of five years of recent experience. The Navy considers "recent" experience to be experience acquired within the last two years.

experience includes developing training materials, conducting user training, and offering ongoing troubleshooting and quality assurance support.

The following personnel are considered non-key personnel by the government:

3. Financial Analyst III (x2)

Security Clearance:

"Secret" level clearance at the time of award.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (desired), No specific discipline

Experience Description:

Recent Navy Business Operations Financial Analyst experience includes leading Business Process Improvement (BPI) initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and the Navy's "Get Real Get Better" (GRGB) methodology to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. Responsibilities encompass standardizing shipboard financial management processes through development and review of SOPs and user manuals, delivering training on afloat financial integration with N-ERP and feeder systems, and ensuring all training meets Department of the Navy standards. Monitoring DoD Financial Management Certification progress, managing DON data calls, and maintaining SharePoint sites to support document retention and financial program collaboration.

Experience utilizing technical and analytical tools to support financial operations includes creating customized reports and templates with Microsoft Power BI, Access Database, and Excel for in-depth data analysis. Expertise extends to developing and maintaining centralized digital repositories for financial process documentation aligned with Navy Audit standards, designing automated workflows using Microsoft SharePoint and UiPath to improve audit response and data reconciliation processes, and providing technical writing support for Comptroller Guidance updates and other key financial directives. Additionally, experience includes developing training materials, conducting user training, and offering ongoing troubleshooting and quality assurance support.

Minimum of five years of recent experience. The Navy considers "recent" experience to be experience acquired within the last two years.

The following personnel are considered non-key personnel by the government:

4. Financial Analyst II (x2)

Security Clearance:

"Secret" level clearance at the time of award.

Education:

No bachelor's degree required

Experience Description:

Recent experience in the use of various financial and supply systems such as Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP), Defense Travel System (DTS), SYNCADA, and the Continuous Monitoring Program (CMP) includes performing budget and accounting functions. Responsibilities encompass collecting, consolidating, and monitoring obligation data, reviewing and resolving suspended and unmatched financial transactions, and conducting obligation validation and reconciliation within Navy official accounting systems. This experience ensures the accuracy of month-end financial reports and supports audit readiness through diligent financial reconciliations and corrective actions.

Recent experience with various financial management processes involves processing funding documents, including purchase requests (PRs), tracking, posting, and reconciliation, while providing training and assistance to end users submitting requests in N-ERP. Additional duties include analyzing legacy and prior-year financial transactions to maintain data integrity, collaborating with stakeholders to improve processes and system data quality, and offering technical support and specialized Navy ERP training for advanced users. These efforts contribute to effective budget financial management and sustainment of Navy ERP migration and audit compliance.

Minimum of three years of recent experience. The Navy considers "recent" experience to be experience acquired within the last two years.

1.6.13 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and work in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel will be required to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) in the performance of this service.

1.6.14 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights. DFARS Clause 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data - Noncommercial Items will be incorporated in solicitation and contract.

1.6.15 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI.

The Contractor's mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may implement other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.16 Phase In /Phase Out Period: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board during the 30-day phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

1.6.17 Extended Vacancies: Personnel required to perform taskings shall be available during the stated period of performance of the task order. The task order shall be subject to downward price adjustment on a day for day basis in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-4(a), Contract Terms and Conditions -Commercial Items, for each full time equivalent (FTE) labor category where a vacancy exceeds twenty (20) business days. Downward adjustment shall include the initial 20 days of vacancies, in addition to any additional days in excess of 20 business days. Vacancy days shall accumulate over each period of performance. Excluding any stop work order, at the beginning of a new period of performance, either through option exercise or other extension of order, the number of days vacant for each labor category shall revert to zero. The Government will calculate the downward adjustment by taking the labor rate of the labor category vacancy multiplying by eight hours for each day and summing the value. Downward adjustment shall not exceed the total number of hours proposed for the associated vacant labor resource.

1.6.18 Telecommuting and Telework: Telecommuting/telework is defined as authorization for an employee that generally works at the Government location, to work at an alternate location (i.e., at the employee's home or

Contractor location) either long term or temporarily. Long-term is defined as six or more months in duration. Contractor shall provide a written request with appropriate rationale for COR approval prior to any telecommuting/telework. Telecommuting/telework requests shall be approved in writing on a case-by-case basis by the COR. Telework authorizations may be rescinded in writing by the COR or Contracting Officer at any time. If approved, personnel must be available to return to their assigned onsite location within one hour to meet emergent requirements if CNSP COR instructs, and be active (e.g., green status) and available for ad-hoc and planned call or messaging on CNSP's used virtual tools (e.g., Microsoft TEAMS) during established work hours.

If telework authorization is rescinded the contractor employee shall report to the performance location within two business days of notice. If any position where a telework authorization has been rescinded becomes vacant, the vacancy language of paragraph 1.6.16 shall apply.

1.6.19 Telecommuting/telework is generally Customer specific, and all telework-approved equipment shall be authorized by the Government for use.

Government furnished equipment shall include a government issued computer laptop. All additional office equipment associated with consumables and supplies including but not limited to printer, scanner, shredder, and media shall be provided by the Contractor. Non-Government provided equipment shall not be installed or connected to government provided computers. All government work products must be conducted on a government issued computer laptop and stored on the local share drive.

1.6.20 All telecommuting/telework expenses for equipment, setup, support, including but not limited to secure Internet and Wi-Fi, modems and switches, telephone equipment and connectivity, and other equipment or services shall be borne by the Contractor. Operating costs associated with the Contractor using an alternate worksite shall not be assumed by the Government. At alternate duty locations, the Contractor shall be always available while working especially during core hours via electronic mail, Microsoft Teams and phone.

1.6.21 Contractor shall be responsible for adequate oversight of personnel performing tasking under any issued telework authorization.

1.6.22 Privacy Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA): The Contractor may have access to and/or work with personally identifiable information (PII) in performance of this contract. The Contractor shall adhere to Privacy Act requirements and applicable DoD, Department of Navy (DON), and COMNAVSURFPAC regulations, instructions, directives, and policies regarding PII, including but not limited to NIST 800-122 "Guide to Protecting the Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)."

1.6.23 The Contractor may have access to and/or work with personal health information (PHI) in performance of this contract. The Contractor shall adhere to HIPPA requirements and applicable DoD, DoN, and COMNAVSURFPAC regulations, instructions, directives, and policies regarding PHI, including but not limited to NIST 800-66 "An Introductory Resource Guide for Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule."

1.6.24 For both PII and PHI, the Contractor agrees to assume responsibility for protecting such information, using best practices, and compliance with applicable references.

2.0 DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

BEV: Budget Execution Validation

BPN: Business Process Narrative

CAC: Common Access Card

CAP: Corrective Action Plan

CMP: Continuous Monitoring Program

CNSP: Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet

COMNAVSURFPAC: Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet

COR: Contracting Officer's Representative

CRAV: Command Readiness Assessment Visits

CUEC: Complimentary User Entity Control

DD577: Appointment/Termination Record - Authorized Certifying Officer/Disbursing Officer

DOA: Delegation of Authority

DOD FMR: Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation

DoN: Department of the Navy

ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning

FQs: Findings Questions

GPC: Government Purchase Card

IRM: Internal Review Manual / Internal Review Program

IRP: Internal Review Program

KSD: Key Supporting Document

LSS: Lean Six Sigma

NFR: Notice of Finding and Recommendation

OPTAR: Operating Target

OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PACFLT: U.S. Pacific Fleet

PBC: Provided By Client

POA&M: Plan of Actions and Milestones

PWS PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SOP: Standard Operating Procedure

SOAs: Statement of Assurances

UDOs: Undelivered Orders

ULOs: Unliquidated Orders

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: None.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide the necessary workspace for the contractor staff to provide the support outlined in the PWS to include desk space, telephones, computers, and other items necessary to maintain an office environment.

3.4 Equipment: Office equipment provided as part of the Facilities, are incidental to the place of performance.

3.5 Materials: The Government will provide applicable Standard Operating Procedures and Policies in either paper or electronic format.

Note: The contractor shall maintain the assigned office space(s) in a neat and orderly manner. The contractor shall only use Government provided items to accomplish the tasks required under this contract. Personal or company use of phones, utilities, computers, printers, copiers, etc., not directly related to required services is strictly prohibited. The contractor shall not remove any Government-provided items from the worksite without the express written permission of the COR or his/her designated representative.

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: The contractor shall possess and maintain a SECRET facility clearance from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. The contractor's employees, performing work in support of this contract shall have eligibility for secret access from the Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF). The DD 254 is provided as Attachment 1.

5. Specific Tasks:

The contractor shall provide the effort described herein for comprehensive financial analysis, internal control analysis for business process improvements, system support, and training services to the Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Comptroller Finance staff.

Services shall include providing comprehensive audit response documentation, actively participating in Business Process Improvement (BPI), sustaining internal controls, managing data reconciliation and financial analysis, and developing training materials and systems support to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency across the surface forces.

The contractor shall provide a support team with demonstrated expertise and experience with COMPACFLT feeder systems, business processes, and NAVY ERP modules (e.g., B2A - Budget to Authorize) pertinent to NAVY ERP (N-ERP) migration. The contractor shall also provide comprehensive program management to ensure timeliness of deliverables identified by CNSP and programmatic controls that ensure good stewardship of government resources to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.

5.1 - Financial Analysis and Reporting. Perform ongoing financial analysis and reporting in support of CNSP's budget execution. The contractor shall:

5.1.2 Perform ongoing financial analysis and reporting in support of CNSP's budget execution.

5.1.3 Generate routine and ad-hoc financial reports from N-ERP, Advana, Jupiter, DTS, and WAWF. Generate regular and ad-hoc reports using Microsoft Access Databases, Excel and Power BI providing stakeholders with timely and accurate financial information.

5.1.4 Perform trial balance reconciliation.

5.1.5 Identify and resolve abnormal balances. The contractor shall identify abnormal balances providing a monthly status report of data cleansing efforts, which will provide the number of transactions resolved and a narrative of actions taken.

5.1.6 Report on data cleansing efforts.

5.1.7 Assist Program Managers with cost tracking, budget development, and expenditure forecasting to ensure fiscal responsibility and informed decision-making. This includes providing full-time support to program managers, assisting with budget development, cost tracking, and financial reporting and analysis. This can be incorporated by utilizing process automation and data analytics that incorporate historical performance and external variables to generate more dynamic and accurate expenditure forecasts.

5.1.8 Perform in-depth variance analysis, identifying and explaining deviations from budget and recommending corrective actions. This can be incorporated by data analytics and process automation that performs automated root-cause analysis on budget deviations, providing data-backed recommendations for corrective actions.

5.1.9 Automated Narrative Reporting: Leverage process automation and data analytics to automatically generate financial reports. This will accelerate the reporting cycle and ensure consistent, high-quality commentary on financial performance.

5.1.10 Provide administrative support in the form of scheduling meetings, coordinating with attendees, preparing agendas, briefing material, action items, POA&M, and meeting minutes.

5.1.11 Perform budget and accounting functions which encompass a wide variety of CNSP and subordinate activities, ensuring the financial status of CNSP is accurately reflected on month-end official financial reports prior to submission to higher authority.

5.1.12 Collect, consolidate, and monitor obligation data received from approximately 145 OPTAR/TADTAR holders via the Transmittal (TL) and Budget OPTAR Report (BOR) processes for current and prior fiscal years.

5.1.13 Review, research, analyze, and process suspended obligation transactions on interface error report(s), suspended invoices and rejected invoices reports, and Unmatched Disbursement Report, and other error and suspense reports.

5.1.14 Apply sound principles of accounting to identify budgetary issues and their potential implications; research, analyze, and determine the validity of these issues; formulate and recommend effective solutions or take necessary corrective action including processing required financial adjustments in the accounting system.

5.1.15 Conduct obligation validation review and reconciliation between COMNAVSURFPAC activities and Navy official accounting system's

5.1.16 Provide and assist technical writing support to standardize and streamline financial management processes, ensuring the consistent creation and delivery of key documents, including the Comptroller Guidance (quarterly updates), Travel Guidebook, Execution Guidebook, and local Instructions (such as Travel, Time & Attendance, Contract Service Management). This also includes developing desktop procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user manuals, and other shipboard financial guidance and directives.

5.1.17 Conduct a thorough review of existing documentation, guidebooks and reporting processes to identify gaps and inefficiencies. Develop a tailored strategy to modernize technical writing practices and enhance the clarity, accuracy, and usability of deliverables.

5.1.18 Enhance guidebooks and reporting templates by implementing initial improvements that prioritize standardization and accuracy. Iterative reviews will be conducted to refine these updated materials and processes, ensuring they align with CNSP's objectives as well as stakeholder expectations.

5.2 - Internal controls Initiatives. Provide complete Internal Control and Compliance Improvement. The contractor shall:

5.2.1 Respond to audit data calls.

5.2.2 Assist government lead with audit response activities, including the coordination and provision of Samples, Provided By Client (PBCs) documents, and Findings Questions (FQs).

5.2.3 Compile PBCs and KSDs upon request from government lead for review.

5.2.4 Track Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and manage milestones for sustainment and remediation.

5.2.5 Disseminate compliant findings and meticulously oversee the tracking and timely completion of CAPs and Milestones, specifically focusing on PACFLT CAPs and Sustainment CAPs.

5.2.6 Conduct Internal Control Review (ICR) testing.

5.2.7 Develop and implement the CNSP Internal Control Review (ICR) testing program and coordinate with AU Points of Contact (POCs) for Sustainment Testing.

5.2.8 Respond to DON FMO, PACFLT Internal Review Program (IRP) and manage all CNSP ICR requirements.

5.2.9 Assist with all phases of sustainment testing initiated by the Accounting Supervisor, encompassing preparation of Samples, preparation of Key Supporting Document (KSD) packages, development of CAPs for remediation of findings, and implement process improvements as a result from sustainment testing.

5.2.10 Evaluate CNSP-relevant CUECs.

5.2.11 Develop comprehensive testing procedures for CNSP-relevant Complimentary User Entity Controls (CUECs).

5.2.12 Evaluate CUECs and determine their applicability to CNSP-relevant systems.

5.2.13 Respond to Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs), ensuring alignment with DON FMO and PACFLT audit objectives.

5.2.14 Receive direction from PACFLT FIAR/Government lead (COR) to formulate responses to Notices of Finding and Recommendation (NFRs).

5.2.15 Coordinate closely with the COR and provide support related to sample findings, work to incorporate milestones at the AU level, and provide constructive feedback as requested.

5.2.16 Provide comprehensive support to accomplish Internal Review Manual (IRM) and accounting program objectives, aligning with the goals established by the Secretary of the Navy.

5.2.17 The contractor shall: Monitor communication channels between Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and the Comptroller team to facilitate efficient information exchange and prompt issue resolution.

5.2.18 Provide dedicated Financial Management Support to CNSP N00F Comptroller, including all Government/Client Directed tasks.

5.2.19 Serve as the primary liaison between the Department of the Navy's Office of Financial Operations DON (FMO), PACFLT, and the government lead for all compliance response activities, data calls, and other related matters.

5.2.20 Support N00F Comptroller BPN/SOP development and subsequent updates.

5.2.21 Collaborate and perform in-depth research/deep-dive analysis for Unliquidated Orders (ULOs), and Undelivered Orders (UDOs) to bolster sustainment efforts.

5.2.22 Have knowledge in Jupiter and how it is used to support Budget Execution Validation (BEV), Commander's Enterprise Resource Management Council (CERMC), Financial Execution and Reporting Management Council (FERMC) and 'One FM' metrics.

5.2.23 Conduct assessments for compliance and provide support for ongoing N00F tasks, such as PACFLT Semi-Annual Delegation of Authority (DOA)/DD577 certification and required BEV KSD samples.

5.2.24 Support compliance inspections and Comptroller assessments.

5.2.25 Prepare and maintain source documentation to support Comptroller assessments, including internal control review and adherence to specific standards and regulations.

5.2.26 Technology-Driven Monitoring/Processing: Utilize AI-powered, real-time analytics and BOTS for monitoring controls and processing transactions. Identify anomalies, rather than relying solely on manual, periodic checks.

Task 5.3 - Business Process Improvement and Standardization. The contractor shall:

5.3.1 Support financial process optimization through structured Business Process Improvement (BPI) efforts using Lean Six Sigma and the Navy's "Get Real, Get Better" (GRGB) initiative.

5.3.2 Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Business Process Narratives (BPNs), and process maps.

5.3.4 Lead Business Process Narrative (BPN)/Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) meeting discussions with SMEs, offering guidance, providing updates, and conducting reviews of all BPN/SOP accessible Units (AUs).

5.3.5 Implement automated workflows to streamline the tracking of discrepancies and CAP.

5.3.6 Develop BI and automation solutions using Power BI, SharePoint, and UiPath.

5.3.7 Engage with business process stakeholders to build Business Intelligence (BI) and Automation capability that complements and enhances the native BI and Automation capability of NAVY ERP.

5.3.8 Participate in Business Process Improvement (BPI) to improve and standardize COMNAVSURFPAC's financial management and business processes, with the goal to prepare for and pass independent financial audits.

5.3.9 Identify Process improvement by developing, documenting, and enforcing standardized financial management policies and procedures across the DON enterprise.

5.3.10 Perform Business Process Improvement (BPI): Analyze and optimize…