NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD CONTRACT TO GUIDEHOUSE INC. FOR AUDIT SUPPORT SERVICES
ID: TW100920241453Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: ACCOUNTING (R703)

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https://sam.gov/opp/20dacd2c87db47b8a30a0830c349478e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services, intends to award a sole-source contract to Guidehouse Inc. for Audit Support Services aimed at addressing audit remediation for the Financial Management Directorate. The primary objective of this procurement is to ensure financial audit readiness and resolve deficiencies related to Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E) as identified by auditors, with a focus on remediating audit findings by December 31, 2028, as mandated by the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The estimated contract value ranges from $4,750,000 to $5,250,000, and interested parties must express their capabilities by emailing the designated contacts by 11:00 A.M. EST on November 18, 2024. For further inquiries, interested vendors can reach out to Steven Yang at steven.yang3.civ@mail.mil or Karen Smith at karen.a.smith202.civ@mail.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    STEVEN YANG
    steven.yang3.civ@mail.mil
    KAREN SMITH
    karen.a.smith202.civ@mail.mil
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    A20 NOI Sole Source_v1.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DoD) intends to award a sole-source contract to Guidehouse Inc. for providing Audit Support Services, specifically to address audit remediation for the Financial Management Directorate. This engagement aims to ensure financial audit readiness and resolve deficiencies in the management of Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E) as identified by auditors. The contract is estimated to range from $4,750,000 to $5,250,000 and will follow FAR 13.5 procedures for simplified procurement, justified by Guidehouse's incumbent status and expertise since September 2023. Guidehouse developed a vital Data Integrity Dashboard for real property, making it uniquely qualified to meet the contract's requirements, particularly in terms of deadline compliance mandated by the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act. This notice clarifies that this is not a request for proposals, and the government is considering if competitive procurement is warranted. Interested vendors can express their capabilities by a specified deadline. The primary NAICS code for this contract is 541211, with a size standard of $26.5 million. The announcement underscores the government's aim to solicit efficiencies and expertise in fulfilling critical audit mandates.
    A20 NOI Sole Source.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DoD) intends to award a sole source contract to Guidehouse Inc. for Audit Support Services, as it is uniquely qualified to provide expertise essential for financial audit remediation. The contract, valued between $4.75 million and $5.25 million, aims to address audit deficiencies specifically related to Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E) within the Defense-wide appropriations. Guidehouse's previous experience with the Financial Management Directorate (FMD) has established a strong foundation of knowledge that aligns with the FMD’s goals for achieving audit readiness by 2028. The award will be made under simplified procurement procedures, confirming that no other vendor can meet FMD's specific requirements. Interested parties are invited to express their capability by a specified date, although the government retains the discretion not to consider competitive procurement. This notice clearly indicates that it's not a request for proposals, underlining the urgency and necessity of the services from Guidehouse Inc.
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