FINANCIAL AUDIT - BPA CALL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Mississippi, intends to issue a Request for BPA Call Order Proposals for a Financial Audit - Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP) engagement. This opportunity is restricted to three existing Small Business BPA Master Holders under the USDA-wide Financial Management Support Services BPAs. The engagement covers the Deepwater Horizon NRDA Restoration Funds. The response deadline for this presolicitation notice is March 20, 2026, with an anticipated proposal due date of March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected certified public accounting firm will conduct an AUP engagement for the period of April 2016 through December 31, 2025. This includes verifying the Statement of Receipts and Expenditures and ensuring compliance with governing agreements, resolutions, and Standard Operating Procedures. The engagement must adhere to GAGAS Chapter 7 and AICPA SSAE 18. Deliverables include an Independent Accountant's AUP Report, a report detailing procedures and findings, and observations/recommendations.
Contract & Timeline
- Action: Presolicitation Notice
- Agency: USDA, NRCS, Mississippi
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price call order under an existing BPA
- NAICS: 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services)
- Set-Aside: Small Business (restricted to specific BPA holders)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026
- Posted Date: March 5, 2026
- Response Deadline (Presolicitation): March 20, 2026
- Solicitation Release (Estimated): March 23, 2026
- Anticipated Proposal Due Date: March 27, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: March 30, 2026
Eligibility
Competition for this requirement is strictly limited to the three existing Small Business BPA Master Holders: Next Step (1232SA23A0003), Pembroke Partners LLC (1232SA23A0004), and TFC Consulting, Inc. (1232SA23A0005). Responses from non-BPA holders will not be accepted.
Points of Contact
- Paige Appelt: paige.appelt@usda.gov
- Chanda Sow: Chanda.sow@usda.gov
- Oksana Strekha: oksana.strekha@usda.gov
Important Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only under FAR Part 5. It does not commit the Government to a contract, nor will costs incurred in response be reimbursed. This is not a solicitation, and proposals are not being requested at this time (refer to anticipated proposal due date for future action).