R--Sources Sought Professional Accounting Services
ID: DOIDFBO250013Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEDEPARTMENTAL OFFICESIBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)HERNDON, VA, 20170, USA

NAICS

Other Accounting Services (541219)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: ACCOUNTING (R703)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/32bc33c887684b689abea928b61e98ac/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, through its Interior Business Center (IBC), is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding Professional Accounting Services to support the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA). The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather capabilities and experiences relevant to a draft Statement of Work (SOW) that focuses on providing accounting expertise for historical accounting missions, litigation analyses, and settlement evaluations related to trust accounts for American Indians. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the Department's fiduciary responsibility in managing funds for Indian tribes and individuals, emphasizing the need for high-standard deliverables and compliance with federal regulations. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capability statements via email to Scott Szczesniak at scott_szczesniak@ibc.doi.gov, with the subject line "Professional Accounting Services," as the government will compile an interested parties list to inform future procurement strategies. Please note that this RFI is not a solicitation, and no funds are available to cover response costs.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Szczesniak, Scott
    (000) 000-0000
    scott_szczesniak@ibc.doi.gov
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    Attachment_1_RFI_Professional_Accounting_Services_1.docx
    The United States Department of the Interior, through its Interior Business Center (IBC), issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Professional Accounting Services to support the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA). This RFI serves purely as a market research tool and should not be interpreted as a solicitation or obligation for contract award. Responders are encouraged to provide their capabilities and experience relevant to the requirements outlined in a draft Statement of Work (SOW) without incurring costs, as the government won't cover any expenses associated with responses. Key response criteria include submitting a capability statement that details business information, relevant experience, and unique capabilities in relation to the draft SOW objectives. Responses must be submitted via email with "Professional Accounting Services" in the subject line. The government aims to compile an interested parties list to shape future procurement strategies based on market capabilities. No evaluations or feedback will be provided regarding submissions. This action follows standard federal government practices concerning RFPs, ensuring transparency and broad participation.
    Attachment_2_Professional_Accounting_Services_Draft_SOW_1.docx
    The document outlines the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Office of Historical Trust Accounting (OHTA), detailing the need for professional accounting services. The objective is to provide OHTA with accounting expertise to support historical accounting missions, litigation analyses, and settlement evaluations pertinent to trust accounts for American Indians. The contract has a performance period of 11 months and additional options, with services expected to be conducted primarily in Washington, D.C., and Albuquerque, NM. Key aspects include a comprehensive scope of work involving historical accounting expertise, document research, account identification, data analysis and validation, database development, compliance efforts, and coordination with other contractors. The document specifies personnel requirements, emphasizing senior management qualifications, and outlines stringent data rights, confidentiality, and security measures to ensure proper handling of sensitive information. The mandate underscores the fiduciary responsibility of the Department of the Interior in managing funds for Indian tribes and individuals, with the contractor tasked with high-standard deliverables, compliance with federal regulations, and effective communication with various stakeholders. Overall, the SOW demonstrates the government’s commitment to addressing historical trust accounting issues through rigorous and professional accounting practices.
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