Library of Congress - Auditing Services IDIQ
ID: 030ADV25R0015Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

LIBRARY OF CONGRESSLIBRARY OF CONGRESSCONTRACTS SERVICESWashington, DC, 20540, USA

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (B547)
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    Description

    The Library of Congress is seeking qualified contractors to provide independent auditing and evaluation services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The contract, which spans from May 12, 2025, to May 11, 2030, aims to conduct audits, evaluations, and inspections, excluding financial statement audits and IT-related reviews, with a maximum value of $5 million for all orders. This initiative is crucial for ensuring compliance with Government Auditing Standards and enhancing operational efficiency within the Library's programs, particularly focusing on projects like the Veterans History Project. Interested parties should contact Ramon Samuel at rsamuel@loc.gov or Moji Adejuwon at moad@loc.gov for further details, and must adhere to the proposal submission guidelines outlined in the solicitation documents.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ramon Samuel
    rsamuel@loc.gov
    Moji Adejuwon
    moad@loc.gov
    Files
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    The document pertains to the Price Schedule for a government Request for Proposal (RFP), detailing labor categories and pricing for an audit engagement. It outlines specific roles such as Engagement Partner, Audit Senior Manager, and Supervisory Senior Auditor, with the requirement to provide fully burdened labor hours (LH) and pricing for each defined period: the Base Period and four subsequent Option Periods. Offerors are instructed to fill in their respective rates and optional discounts. Additionally, there is a provision for inserting extra labor categories as needed. This schedule forms a critical part of the RFP process, reflecting the government's meticulous approach to budgeting and resource allocation in contractual services for audits.
    The document is a Past Performance Questionnaire designed to evaluate a contractor's suitability for providing auditing services to the Library of Congress. It seeks detailed information regarding additional performance aspects based on specific ratings: Outstanding, Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, and Unsatisfactory. Ratings assess the contractor’s overall management, quality of services, project management effectiveness, adherence to schedules and budgets, report submissions, and communication abilities. The document emphasizes the importance of past performance in the proposal evaluation process and requests input from past clients to ensure an honest assessment. It includes sections for general contractor information and specific performance ratings, highlighting the need for narrative explanations for lower ratings. This structured approach ensures thorough evaluation in line with federal government RFP processes, aiming for transparency and accountability in awarding contracts. Responses are to be submitted to designated officials by a stated deadline.
    The Library of Congress Office of the Inspector General (OIG) seeks contractor support to evaluate the Veterans History Project (VHP), which preserves firsthand accounts from U.S. military veterans. Established in 2000, the VHP aims to engage future generations through these narratives. The evaluation will focus on the efficiency of VHP's processes for receiving and cataloging submissions, particularly regarding the modernization of its infrastructure to support digital content. The contractor must follow the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) standards and conduct a multi-phase evaluation, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting. Key milestones include preliminary meetings, an evaluation plan, progress updates, and drafting final findings and recommendations. The contractor must ensure high-quality deliverables, maintain quality control, and adhere to security protocols, as personnel require clearance to work on-site. The contract entails no reimbursement for travel or materials, reinforcing government ownership of all generated content. This initiative reflects the Library’s strategic goal to expand access to veteran narratives, addressing challenges with digitization and archive management while providing valuable insights and suggestions for future improvements.
    The document outlines a price schedule associated with a federal Request for Proposals (RFP), detailing deliverables and their corresponding percentages of the contract amount. Key deliverables include an Evaluation Plan, due 15 business days after the preliminary planning meeting, which constitutes 10% of the total contract value, and a Draft Report due 15 business days after final Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) submission, accounting for 50%. The file requires offerors to propose fixed prices for these deliverables, alongside listing various labor categories with unit rates and totals. The structure emphasizes a clear breakdown of deliverables, payment milestones, and labor costs relevant to the RFP's execution. This document serves to guide potential bidders in formulating financial proposals that align with project requirements, encouraging compliance and thorough submission regarding cost and timelines as prescribed in the solicitation's Statement of Work.
    The document outlines a federal request for proposals (RFP) from the Library of Congress for independent auditing and evaluation services. It specifies that the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide audits, evaluations, inspections, and other review services, excluding financial statement audits and IT-related reviews already covered by existing contracts. The contract will span from May 12, 2025, to May 11, 2030, with multiple option periods for extension and a maximum value of $5 million for the aggregate of all orders. The contractor must adhere to stringent standards, such as the Government Auditing Standards and the Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation. Key personnel qualifications are outlined, including significant audit experience and specific educational credentials. Confidentiality and security measures for data handling are emphasized, with a strict non-disclosure requirement. Additionally, the document contains detailed instructions for proposal submissions, evaluation criteria, and contract clauses, underscoring the importance of professionalism, accountability, and transparency in the auditing process. This RFP reflects the government's commitment to ensuring effectiveness and efficiency within its operations while maintaining regulatory compliance.
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