Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Submitting a response does not ensure your firm will be solicited on any resulting RFP. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or otherwise pay for the information requested. Submission of a response to this request is entirely voluntary. The voluntary submission of a response to this request shall not obligate the Government to pay or entitle the submitter of information to claim any direct or indirect costs or charges or any other remuneration whatsoever.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Corporate University is seeking accounting instructors who can teach the FDIC Fundamentals of Accounting course. The course is offered virtually using the Microsoft Teams platform. The accounting instructors will provide whole group, instructor-led instruction of Chapters 1-5 of the Intermediate Accounting, Enhanced eText textbook and the complete Accounting Fundamentals Study Guide with Supplemental Materials. Class instruction will be approximately two (2) hours per day with additional time allotted for questions and answers from the students. See the attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW) for additional details.

The FDIC is conducting this market research to identify capable vendors with the technical expertise, prior experience, and depth of knowledge to perform these instructional services.

This market research will also help inform the agency’s acquisition strategy. Interested vendors should be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov). Any future solicitation may be by invitation-only and may not be released to the general public.

Vendors capable of fulfilling this requirement are requested to submit documentation addressing the information below. The FDIC reserves the right to use any and all information submitted by, or obtained from, this RFI in any manner FDIC determines is appropriate including, but not limited to, the creation of a competitive solicitation. If responses include business confidential and/or proprietary information, the information must be clearly marked accordingly, and the FDIC will safeguard it appropriately.

Please review the Draft SOW attached herein and provide your firm’s response to the questions below. Your firm’s response is limited to 5 pages (measuring 8.5 by 11 inches, with 1-inch margins) and 12-point font size.

1. Please describe your firm’s qualifications and experience providing the services under this SOW.

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2. Does your firm have in-house resources that could complete the work described in the Draft SOW? If not, please describe your organization’s plan to obtain resources to complete the work.

3. Are there any areas of ambiguity in the Draft SOW for which the FDIC could provide clarification?

4. Would your organization be interested in providing a proposal for this work?

Please provide any additional information in your response that you determine to be relevant, even if not expressly asked in the questions above.

All responses must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer (CO), Jemal Williams, at jemwilliams@fdic.gov, by 12:00p.m. EDT on April 06, 2026. All questions pertaining to this RFI should be directed to the CO at the email address specified. The CO may contact responders to clarify capabilities and other matters.

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Draft Statement of Work Fundamentals of Accounting Course Instructors

For FDIC’s Corporate University

1.0. GENERAL

1.1. Background: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) maintains the stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system by (1) insuring deposits, (2) examining and supervising financial institutions, and (3) managing resolutions and receiverships. The FDIC preserves and promotes public confidence in the U.S. financial system by insuring deposits in banks and thrift institutions for at least $250,000; by identifying, monitoring, addressing risks to the deposit insurance fund and by limiting the effect on the economy and the financial system when a bank or thrift institution fails.

FDIC’s Corporate University (CU) is responsible for training new Financial Institution Specialists (FIS) in the Risk Management Supervision (RMS) discipline. New FIS learn the technical job requirements through on-the-job training and attendance at CU’s core pre-commission examiner schools. As part of the job requirement, FIS are expected to understand financial accounting concepts and relationships, including the procedures used to record transactions and prepare financial statements. FIS are required to complete a Fundamentals of Accounting knowledge check within their first 60 days of employment. CU developed a one-week Fundamentals of Accounting course for newly hired FIS to assist them in preparing for the required knowledge check.

1.2. Scope of Work: CU is seeking accounting instructors who can teach the Fundamentals of Accounting course. The course is offered virtually using the Microsoft Teams platform. The accounting instructors shall provide whole group, instructor-led instruction of Chapters 1-5 of the Intermediate Accounting, Enhanced eText textbook and the complete Accounting Fundamentals Study Guide with Supplemental Materials. Class instruction will be approximately two (2) hours per day with additional time allotted for questions and answers from the students. Students will study individually and the Accounting Instructors will be available to answer students’ questions from 8am-5pm EST, Monday through Friday.

There is a brief kick-off for the week on Monday from 12:30pm-1pm EST, followed immediately by the first session.

• Monday: 12:30pm – 3pm EST (Kick-off and Chapter 1)

• Tuesday: 1pm – 3pm EST (Chapters 2 and 3)

• Wednesday: 1pm – 3pm EST (Chapter 4)

• Thursday: 1pm – 3pm EST (Chapter 5 and Wrap-up)

The course demand is directly related to the volume of hiring in a given year; therefore, the number of course offerings may vary per year. In 2027 CU projects between 5-10 offerings. The number of students may range from as few as 5 to as many as 28. Larger sessions may be broken into two individual sessions based on discussions with the vendor with consideration given to effectiveness, resources, and other relevant factors.

1.3. Course Delivery: Delivery dates for Accounting Instructor for Fundamentals of Accounting course.

1.3.1. For 2027, FDIC will provide course dates upon contract award. FDIC anticipates the first course will be held in February 2027, but it is not yet confirmed.

1.3.2. For the contract option years, sessions dates and locations will be scheduled and confirmed with the vendor no later than November 30th of the prior year.

1.4. Government-Furnished Property:

1.4.1. As applicable, FDIC will provide the vendor access to the Intermediate Accounting electronic textbook (19th Edition) [by Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, and Terry D.

Warfield], Accounting Fundamentals Study Guide with Supplemental Materials, and PowerPoint presentation slide deck that accompanies the textbook and study guide content.

2.0. REQUIREMENTS

2.1. Course Materials: The instructor will be provided with access to the course materials at least 30 days prior to the session. The FDIC will monitor the course materials for required maintenance and provide updated materials once available. The vendor may recommend enhancements or changes for consideration and the items will be addressed with FDIC subject matter experts. FDIC may review knowledge check results and reports to identify students’ areas of weakness. Such information will be discussed with the vendor periodically to help guide areas of focus for future sessions.

2.2. Key Personnel: Candidates should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated collegiality, and the ability to work with multiple constituencies of diverse backgrounds. All accounting instructors should be familiar with the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and must have the academic background and proven skills to deliver this course in a virtual format (Microsoft Teams) to meet the expectations of the FDIC Fundamentals of Accounting curriculum.

The vendor instructor must, at a minimum, possess the following:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Tax Accounting, or a related field is strongly preferred or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting.

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in instructing accounting using the Microsoft Teams platform.

• Minimum of five years’ experience instructing accounting for adult learners is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to employ multiple teaching strategies in an online environment.

• Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology routinely into instructional and faculty responsibilities.

• Expertise in financial accounting and one secondary area (accounting information systems, data analytics, tax, and fraud/forensics) is strongly preferred.

• Ability to lead group discussions and exhibit sound judgement in making decisions.

2.3. Session Cancellation: A session of a course may be canceled if there is insufficient demand. CU will strive to provide at least 30-days’ notice; however, no less than 10 days’ notice of a session cancellation will be provided.

2.4. Instructor Cancellation: The vendor must provide an alternate instructor if there is an instructor cancellation. The instructor must be on the list of key personnel. The vendor must provide no less than 30 days’ notice if an instructor cannot be identified for a scheduled session.

2.5. Task Requirements for Instructors:

2.5.1. Task 1: Instructor must utilize CU-developed instructional materials to assure that all students taking the course, regardless of instructor, will benefit from the same support materials. Instructors may draw upon their own education and professional experiences to explain accounting concepts.

2.5.2. Task 2: Provide effective presentation and/or facilitation of the course materials.

2.5.3. Task 3: Discuss any concerns or observations with course materials or any classroom issues with the Oversight Manager, Bank Examination Training Specialist, or any Technical Monitors as assigned.

2.6. Place of Delivery or Performance: The selected vendor will host this virtual instruction using the Microsoft Teams platform or similarly equipped platform approved by CU. The instructional procedure will be determined at the time of scheduling each year.

At a minimum, vendors must have and use an appropriately configured electronic device with audio and camera capability for use with the Microsoft Teams platform or similarly equipped platform approved by CU. In addition, vendor must ensure internet access with adequate speed to support uninterrupted course delivery.