USDA Rural Development Audit Guide Development
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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 USDA Rural Development (RD) is seeking quotations for Audit Guide Development and Pilot for Lenders participating in its Guaranteed Loan Programs. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires contractors to develop standardized lender review guides and pilot them by conducting reviews. The goal is to ensure consistent compliance evaluation and improve program oversight. Quotations are due May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will develop standardized review guides for the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS), Single Family Housing (SFH), and Multi-Family Housing (MFH) guaranteed loan programs. These guides must be based on regulatory requirements and include methods for risk identification, rating, and standard reporting formats. The effort also includes conducting lender reviews using the developed guides, with an anticipation of at least five lenders per program. Deliverables include a Project Plan, Recurring Status Reports, the developed Review Guides, Lender Review Reports for each reviewed entity, and program-level Feedback Reports summarizing trends and recommendations.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: One 8-month base period (May 15, 2026, to April 14, 2028) for RBCS guide development and piloting, followed by two 8-month option periods for SFH and MFH.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 541219 (Auditing Services)
- Size Standard: $25.0 Million
- Quotations Due: May 22, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 6, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
Evaluation
Quotations will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Price will be assessed for the base period, all option periods, and a potential six-month extension. Technical acceptability will be evaluated for the lowest-priced offer, with Past Performance considered if needed.
Additional Notes
This acquisition requires contractor personnel with extensive accounting, forensic, banking, and/or auditing experience. All deliverables will be the property of the Government and must comply with Section 508 requirements. Travel is not anticipated but will be pre-approved if necessary.