Audit Documentation Management System Support - USPS OIG
ID: 6HQOIG-25-A-000XType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

POSTAL SERVICEPOSTAL SERVICESUPPLIES MATERIAL MGMTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19197, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

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https://sam.gov/opp/19e861a74c2a48dd9e5e34a1422f2113/view
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    Description

    The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is seeking vendors to provide an Audit Documentation Management System (ADMS) to support its audit operations. The system is intended for approximately 300 users and must facilitate organizing, collaborating, and reporting on audit results, while also ensuring ongoing maintenance, updates, and user support, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 services. This procurement is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and integrity of the USPS through independent audits, with the system required to comply with strict regulations such as FedRAMP certification and to support a seven-year documentation retention policy. Interested suppliers should submit their responses by December 2, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Brian Lee at blee@uspsoig.gov or Farzad Afrasiabi at fafrasiabi@uspsoig.gov.

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    Brian Lee
    blee@uspsoig.gov
    Farzad Afrasiabi
    fafrasiabi@uspsoig.gov
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    RFI - Audit Documentation Management System.pdf
    The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights regarding potential suppliers for an Audit Documentation Management System aimed at enhancing audit operations. The OIG's mission is to maintain efficiency and integrity within the USPS by performing independent audits across diverse locations. This new system, intended for approximately 300 users, must support planning, analysis, collaboration, and reporting functionalities, along with ongoing maintenance, updates, training, and remote support. Suppliers are encouraged to submit responses by December 2, 2024, providing company profiles and demonstrating technical capabilities. Key features sought include cloud hosting, customizability, compliance with security standards (FedRAMP), and scalability. Responses will inform an effective acquisition strategy for the USPS OIG. The RFI highlights the agency's proactive approach to safeguarding Postal Service assets and ensuring operational efficiency, while also outlining the procedural framework for responses and the importance of adherence to set guidelines.
    USPSOIG ADMS SOW 2024.pdf
    The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) plans to contract a vendor for an audit documentation management system (ADMS). This system will support 300 users, providing functionalities such as organizing, collaborating, and reporting on audit results. The vendor must also ensure system maintenance, updates, user documentation, and helpdesk support, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 services. The OIG's mission involves conducting independent audits to enhance Postal Service efficiency and safeguard assets. The ADMS solution must meet strict regulations, such as FedRAMP certification, and align with auditing standards. The scope includes organizing audit projects, enabling real-time collaboration, maintaining a robust database for tracking, and adhering to a seven-year documentation retention policy. Additionally, the system should have features that aid in project management, security, and user roles, alongside customizable workflows and notification capabilities. Evaluation criteria includes both functional and technical requirements, with an expectation for a comprehensive pricing proposal outlining base and option year costs. This document outlines the OIG's structured request for proposals aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency within Postal Service audits, highlighting the agency's commitment to effective governance.
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