The Bureau of the Fiscal Service, on behalf of the Inter-American Foundation (IAF), is seeking a contractor to provide grant compliance audit services under an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ), as described in the following solicitation: “20343124Q00006, AUDIT SERVICES AR/CH/P/U.” This contract will be awarded for one (1) 12-month Base Period and up to four (4), 12-month Option Periods, which will be exercised at the discretion of the IAF. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes the job of the Audit Contractor. This document describes how to apply for the position and explains the selection process. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS A complete application shall include the following items: Technical proposal - This should include information sufficient so as to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the auditing services requirements, as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The proposal should also include the curriculum vitae of the proposed personnel. Pricing proposal - This shall include fixed prices for Orientation/Initial Assessments and fixed prices for Audits, and hourly rates for Other Optional Services, for the base period and each option period. Pricing must include rates in US dollars. Note: The auditor for AR/CH/P/U should anticipate that his or her workload will be proportional to the size and activities of the Colombia grant portfolio and will correspond to the needs of the agency and may increase or decrease according to any portfolio changes. Fluctuations in the portfolio will affect the workload and amount paid under this contract. References – Provide at least two current client references, to include a brief description of the work provided, as well as the contact name, current address, current phone number and current email address of each reference. Contractor shall send Attachment D – Assessment Tool, to each listed reference and direct each client to send the completed Attachment D to
[email protected] and “20343124Q00006, AUDIT SERVICES AR/CH/P/U, ATTN: JHS/BKS” in the subject line. Responses must be received no later than the closing date of this solicitation, 07/10/2024 at 10:00am EST. Attachment G – Include signed copy of Declaration of Independence and Conflict of Interest Statement. SAM REGISTRATION AND ACTIVE UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI): An interested offeror is required to be registered in SAM with an active UEI as soon as possible. If registration with an active UEI is not possible when submitting an offer or quotation, the awardee shall be registered in SAM with an active UEI within 30 calendar days following notification of a tentative acceptance of a proposal by the IAF. An inactive SAM registration and UEI following the 30th day after a tentative acceptance of a proposal will allow the Government the unilateral right to tentatively accept another interested offeror’s proposal, in accordance with terms of the solicitation. Any tentative proposal acceptance is contingent upon the interested offeror satisfying the aforementioned SAM registration and UEI requirements. MAINTAINING AN ACTIVE SAM REGISTRATION: Following award, the Contractor shall maintain registration in SAM during contract performance and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement. The Contractor is responsible for the currency, accuracy and completeness of the data within SAM, and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in SAM after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis, from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates, its information in SAM to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in SAM does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: Electronic proposals shall be submitted to
[email protected] , no later than 10:00am EST on 07/10/2024 to be accepted and must reference “20343124Q00006, AUDIT SERVICES AR/CH/P/U, ATTN: JHS/BKS” in the subject line. Proposals received after this deadline are late and will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to verify receipt of their proposal. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION: Any questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted no later than 10:00am EST on 06/28/2024 . We cannot assure an answer to questions submitted after this deadline. Questions shall be submitted in writing to
[email protected] , and must reference “20343124Q00006, AUDIT SERVICES AR/CH/P/U, Attn: JHS/BKS.” Please adhere to RFP ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS beginning on page 32. The instructions regarding the submission of proposals shall be adhered to absolutely. Prospective offerors are cautioned against discussing the preparation of their proposal or asking questions to anyone other than the Bureau of the Fiscal Service Procurement Division. Discussions with anyone other than the Bureau of the Fiscal Service Procurement Division concerning the requirements, the documents incorporated by reference, pricing, or any technical matters are strictly forbidden. Verification of any such improper conduct may result in immediate rejection of the offeror’s proposal. Accordingly, all communications prior to award shall be directed via email to
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