U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Trade (OT) Trade Regulatory Audit (TRA) Directorate Forensic Audit Services Sources Sought
ID: 2014XXXX_1Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONMISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cf51fe75a93d4e03b059f86c1a3b10ea/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Trade is seeking information from vendors capable of providing forensic audit services to support its Trade Regulatory Audit (TRA) Directorate. The primary objectives include enhancing the forensic auditing process through automation, improved analytics, and specialized training for TRA personnel, with a focus on identifying trade violations such as money laundering and forced labor. This initiative is critical for enforcing trade laws, protecting American businesses, and ensuring economic security. Interested parties must submit their responses by 10 AM ET on January 15, 2025, to Jared A. Tritle at jared.a.tritle@cbp.dhs.gov, and should include their capabilities, experience, and relevant company information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jared A. Tritle
    jared.a.tritle@cbp.dhs.gov
    Files
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    TRA_Forensic Audit DRAFT SOW v12112024.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection is soliciting forensic audit services for the Trade Regulatory Audit Directorate. The initiative aims to bolster trade law enforcement, protect American businesses, and enhance economic security through a comprehensive forensic audit framework. The scope encompasses forensic support, improved analytics, automation, and forensic training, with a focus on identifying trade violations such as money laundering and forced labor. Key tasks include supporting audit lifecycle processes, automating data analysis, and providing specialized training for TRA personnel to ensure compliance with laws and optimize audit efficiency. Deliverables include standardized procedures for audits, data architecture models, risk assessments, and training materials. The effort emphasizes collaboration with government partners and the utilization of data to inform trade compliance strategies. The document outlines expectations for contractor performance, including the provision of skilled personnel, and it emphasizes adherence to security and data governance protocols throughout the project, conducted primarily remotely but with potential onsite requirements.
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