Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation (FIAR) and Audit Services Support
ID: TMR100320241419Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fa1e184c249945e6b08d443136fce808/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), is seeking contractor support for Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation (FIAR) and Audit Services within the Defense Health Network National Capital Region (DHN-NCR). The primary objectives include enhancing audit compliance, improving operational effectiveness, and strengthening internal controls across military treatment facilities, with a focus on executing financial statement audits and remediating audit deficiencies. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that the DHN-NCR meets regulatory standards and maintains effective risk management frameworks, ultimately benefiting active-duty service members and their families. Interested parties must submit their Capability Statements by November 26, 2024, to the designated contacts, including Tanzania Robinson and Carlos Sikaffy, via email, as no contracts will be awarded from this notice.

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    Tanzania Robinson
    tanzania.m.robinson.civ@health.mil
    Carlos Sikaffy
    carlos.a.sikaffy.civ@health.mil
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    PWS FIAR AUDIT Source of Sought.pdf
    The Department of Defense's Defense Health Agency is seeking contractor support for Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation (FIAR) services within the Defense Health Network National Capital Region (DHN-NCR). The contractor's role includes providing comprehensive accounting support aligned with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), executing financial statement audits, remediating audit deficiencies, and ensuring compliance with federal internal control frameworks. Key tasks focus on program management, risk management, and strategic communications to enhance operational effectiveness. The contractor is also responsible for specific initiatives such as training audit stakeholders, facilitating strategy development, conducting internal control evaluations, and supporting both Walter Reed and Augusta Military Medical Centers in audit readiness. Overall, the contract aims to strengthen financial oversight and audit integrity within the DHN-NCR through skilled personnel equipped with industry-recognized certifications and specialized expertise, thereby ensuring the health network meets regulatory standards and maintains effective risk management frameworks.
    Source of Sought - FIAR and Audit Support Services.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) issued by the Northeastern Markets Contracting Division (NEM-CD) as part of the Defense Health Agency's (DHA) market research. It aims to identify potential businesses capable of providing Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation (FIAR) and Audit Services Support. Established on October 1, 2023, the Defense Health Network National Capital Region (DHN-NCR) oversees numerous military treatment and dental facilities, focusing on enhancing audit compliance and business efficiency across the Military Health System. The SSN outlines objectives related to improving operational effectiveness, strengthening internal controls, and integrating Enterprise Risk Management. Companies are invited to submit Capability Statements by November 26, 2024, detailing their qualifications, relevant experiences, and compliance with specified requirements. Key topics include the intended service areas, relevant NAICS codes, and a clear prohibition against including proprietary information in submissions. The document emphasizes that no contracts will be awarded from this announcement and all responses are voluntary. Overall, this SSN serves as an informational tool for the federal government’s future acquisition strategies.
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