Notice of Intent to Sole Source a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, Type 2 audit for NIH’s eRA grants management system
Overview
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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 National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a sole source order to Ernst & Young LLP for a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, Type 2 audit of NIH’s eRA grants management system. This is a notice of intent to award, not a request for quotations. The proposed acquisition is a logical follow-on to ongoing HHS financial audit support services provided by Ernst & Young LLP.
Scope of Work
The contractor will conduct a SOC 1, Type 2 examination of NIH’s eRA in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 18 (SSAE 18). The audit will assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls relevant to user entities' financial reporting for Fiscal Year 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Order against GSA MAS GS00F290CA
- Intended Contractor: Ernst & Young LLP
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, through October 27, 2026
- NAICS: 541211 – Offices of Certified Public Accountants (Size Standard: $26.5M)
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Response Due: February 24, 2026
Set-Aside
None (Sole Source)
Action Items
This notice is an intent to award a sole source contract, and no solicitation will be issued. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a statement of capabilities in writing. The statement must contain sufficient detail for the Government to determine if the party can provide the requirement. A determination not to compete this action is solely at the Government's discretion. Responses must be received by the due date. If no affirmative responses are received, an award will be made to Ernst & Young LLP.
Contact
For questions, contact Elizabeth Bulger at elizabeth.bulger@hhs.gov.