Internal Audit Services

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), a Department of Energy facility operated by Princeton University, is soliciting proposals for Internal Audit Services through RFP 26-003. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive internal audit services to ensure PPPL's compliance with Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) clause 970.5232-3, which requires the establishment and maintenance of an internal audit organization. Mandatory qualifications include a minimum of ten years of experience providing internal audit services to governmental clients, evidence of a satisfactory Quality Assurance Review within the past five years, and compliance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards. The evaluation will employ a best-value selection methodology utilizing a point-based scoring system across two primary factors: Professional and Project Management Ability (65 points) and Organizational Ability (35 points), with assessment of the contractor's understanding of requirements, proposed audit approach, work implementation plan, personnel qualifications, relevant experience, and past performance. The deadline for question submission is January 6, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST, with proposals due by January 21, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.

This procurement is not set aside for small businesses, though qualified small businesses are encouraged to submit proposals under the NAICS classification 541211 (Offices of Certified Public Accountants) with a small business size standard of $26.5 million in average annual receipts. The contract will be structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) subcontract with a two-year base period and three one-year option periods for a total potential five-year duration, with a total contract capacity of $3 million and a minimum guarantee of $1,000 per Task Order. The initial Task Order will require pricing for an Annual Risk Assessment and Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2027, with labor rates and cost estimates to be submitted on the provided worksheet. Work will be performed primarily at PPPL's location in Princeton, New Jersey (08540), with travel costs reimbursed according to General Services Administration (GSA) rates and PPPL's subcontractor travel guidelines. All audit personnel must be United States citizens with relevant professional certifications such as CPA or CIA credentials.