Single_Source_Determination_FAR_13_Under_SAT_CEAR_redacted_Redacted_1.pdf

SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) UNDER THE

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

1. Contracting activity/agency. Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate, Division 1, Branch IV

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs.

The Office of Financial Management (PFM) serves as the focal point for the Department of the Interior’s financial matters by providing direction, planning, and oversight for financial policy and procedures, financial reporting, the management control program, accounting policy and systems, and audit follow-up. PFM is committed to strengthening financial management within DOI through a coordinated program involving the modernization and integration of financial systems, the improvement of financial reporting and accountability, the enhancement of efficient and effective management controls, and the preparation of financial statements for audit.

Chief Financial Offices within all agencies are required to produce an Agency Financial Report (AFR). This report details how agencies utilize appropriated funds.

The report is subsequently submitted to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget. The AFR is also made available to the public.

The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) Certificate of Excellence in Accountability Reporting (CEAR) Program is established to help Federal agencies improve their AFRs. The CEAR program reviews AFRs with detailed critiques and recommendations.

PFM requires AGA’s services for a review of DOI’s Agency Financial Report (AFR), and to obtain recommendations regarding how the agency is utilizing its appropriated funds.

The estimated total contract value of this requirement is

The period of performance is a base year and two (2) one-year options, as stated below:

Detailed Recommendations: A comprehensive letter with specific recommendations for improving the Report;

Valuable Training: Training for preparers and reviewers of Accountability Reports;

Achievement of Uniformity: By complying with technical, statutory, and regulatory requirements and by producing an informative, useful, and inviting report, the agency will achieve the program’s goal of complete and fair reporting;

Enhanced Report Presentations: Receipt of the Certificate of Excellence will strengthen an agency’s presentations at budget and oversight hearings and to the media; and, Personal Technical Development: Preparers and reviewers will gain invaluable skills by completing the Checklist, networking with peers, and developing responses to the evaluation of their agency’s report.

6. Market Research.

Market research reveals AGA is the only company established to provide Government agencies a review, recommendations, and recognition program with the necessary benefits of the CEAR program described above. The AGA CEAR Program was established in collaboration with the Government-wide Chief Financial Officers Council (CFO) and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to improve accountability.

The Contracting Officer conducted a search of the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules to determine if similar services are available in the marketplace.

The search yielded no results.

Under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), the undersigned hereby determines the circumstances of this contract action deem only one source is reasonably available as supported herein.

HEATHER WATROBA

Contracting Officer

HEATHER

WATROBA

Digitally signed by HEATHER

WATROBA

Date: 2021.08.06 11:58:53 -04'00'