Due to space limitations, the complete Solicitation is not posted here. The complete 

Solicitation may be requested via email to Pdunston@usccr.gov. Please reference the 

Solicitation Number, CCR-16-0001, in your email.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance 

with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information 

included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are 

being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation CCR-16-0001 is 

not a small business set aside and will be awarded as a firm fixed-price contract. 

Scope of Work

Financial Statement Audit (FSA)

The Contractor shall conduct an audit of Commission’s annual financial statements. The 

audit shall be performed in accordance with generally accepted government auditing 

standards (GAGAS), as specified in the most current version of the Government 

Accountability Office’s (GAO) Government Auditing Standards, and the provisions of 

OMB Bulletin No. 15-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements, as 

amended. In conducting the audit, the methodology used should be consistent with the 

most current version of the GAO/President’s Council on Integrity and Efficiency (PCIE) 

Financial Audit Manual (FAM). At a minimum, the Contractor shall provide 

documentation, prior to beginning the work, which demonstrates how the Contractor’s 

approach addresses the elements of the FAM.

With respect to Required Supplementary Information (RSI) and Required Supplementary 

Stewardship Information (RSSI), the Contractor shall assess whether the information and 

its presentation is materially consistent with the information in the basic statements. In 

performing this assessment the contractor shall perform procedures consistent with AU § 

558, Required Supplementary Information.

With respect to internal controls, the Contractor shall obtain an understanding of the 

components of internal control and assess the level of control risk relevant to the 

assertions embodied in the classes of transactions, account balances, and disclosure 

component of the financial statements. Such controls include relevant information 

technology (IT) general and application controls and controls relating to intra-entity and 

intra-governmental transactions and balances.

To assess the effectiveness of the IT control environment, the Contractor shall, at a 

minimum, perform procedures over the following GAO Federal Information System 

Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) general control areas:

• Security management

• Access controls

• Configuration management

• Segregation of duties

• Contingency planning
With respect to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Contractor shall 

perform tests of compliance with laws and regulations, including laws governing the use 

of budget authority laws, regulations, and government-wide policies identified by OMB, 

and any other laws and regulations that could have a direct and material effect on the 

basic statements.

Planning

The Contractor shall plan the audit work consistent with the FAM Section 200. The 

Contractor shall develop ways to obtain the evidence necessary to report on 

Commission’s financial statements, internal controls, and compliance with laws and 

regulations. The Contractor shall receive approval from the Contracting Officer’s 

Representative (COR) prior to the implementation of any changes to the scope of the 

audit. The Contractor shall conduct an entrance conference with key Commission 

officials for the financial statement audit. The entrance conference shall occur prior to the 

commencement of work. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to schedule these 

meetings.

Testing

The Contractor shall complete the following in accordance with FAM Sections 300 and 

400:

• determine the nature, timing, and extent of audit procedures

• document the results of audit procedures performed

• document conclusions reached

Audit procedures shall encompass tests of internal controls, tests of detail transactions 

and balances (substantive testing), and tests of compliance of laws and regulations. As 

necessary and based on testing performed, the Contractor shall develop findings and 

recommendations, as described in the FAM Section 580 and generally accepted 

government-auditing standards.

Reporting

The Contractor shall complete audit procedures, evaluate results and conclusions reached, 

and report results to the COR and Commission management consistent with the FAM 

Section 500. The Contractor shall conduct an exit conference with key Commission 

officials for the financial statement audit. The exit conference shall occur upon 

completion of the audit. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to schedule these 

meetings. The Contractor shall conduct a lessons learned meeting with the appropriate 

Commission management representatives and the COR to discuss and document the 

processes that were effective and those that could be improved during the subsequent 

year’s contract performance.

Other Considerations

The Contractor shall consider the staffing and other limitations facing the Commission in 

the planning, testing, and reporting phases of the financial statement audit. The 

contractor shall conduct the audit in a manner consistent with generally accepted 

government auditing standards that allows the Commission to respond to the auditor’s 

requirements.
 

Deliverables

No. Title Ref.

001 Detailed Audit Planning Documents2 2.1.1

002 Audit Programs 2.1.1

003 Internal Control Phase Documents 2.1.2

004 Interim Audit Documentation 2.1.2

005 Final Audit Documentation 2.1.2

006 Audit Reports (Draft and Final) 2.1.3

007 Management Letter Financial Statement Audit 2.1.3

008 Firm Memorandum for Independence and Quality Control, 

Peer Review Report and PCAOB Inspection Report

2.3.2.3

009 Statements of Independence and GAOCPE Compliance 2.3.2.3, 

2.3.2.4

010 Non-Disclosure Agreements 2.3.2.5

011 Monthly Progress Reports 2.3.3

012 Technical Status Meeting Agendas 2.3.4

The period of performance for this task shall be from the date of award through 

December 15, 2016, with two 30-day extensions, if needed and four option years.

Offers will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52-212.2 “Evaluation – Commercial 

Items, which is incorporated into this solicitation with addendum to paragraph (a) as 

follows: the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) technical proposal, (2) 

past performance, and (3) price. The Government will make award to the responsible 

offeror whose offer conforms to the requirements herein and represents the best value to 

the Government. Contractor technical proposal is significantly more important than price. 

Technical Proposal: The quote shall include (1) the technical approach, (2) qualifications 

of the contractor and key personnel. The technical approach should include how the 

contractor plans to deal with the limitations identified in the solicitation. The quote must 

provide resumes of all key personnel and other proposed staff. The resumes should 

indicate the proposed staff’s knowledge and experience with conducting Financial 

Statement audits on small Federal agencies. The quote must include the contractor’s 

experience with conducting Financial Statement of small Federal agencies.

Past performance: The quote shall include a minimum of three (3) references with a brief 

description of previous projects of similar size and complexity. Each example of past 

performance shall include: contract number; contract description; contract amount and 

type of contract; period of performance; name, address, Email address, telephone 

number, fax number (if Govt contract, provide the name, telephone number of 

contracting officer and the COR or if commercial, provide the technical and contracting 
equivalent); size and complexity of the project; and whether all options were exercised.

Pricing: The quote shall include the following information: (1) a breakdown of labor 

categories, fully burdened hourly rates for all proposed personnel under each effort as 

outlined in the Statement of Work, (2) a breakdown of the number of proposed hours in 

sufficient detail to allow the Government a good understanding of your planned technical 

approach and the ability to review the consistency between the planned technical 

approach and the proposed pricing. 

The proposal shall not exceed 25 pages – resumes excluded.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses in effect 

through FAC 2005-03, dated April 2005 are applicable to this procurement: 52.212-1, 

Instructions To Offerors-Commercial Items; 52-212-4 Contract Terms and ConditionsCommercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement 

Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items including subparagraphs (b) (1), (17), 

(18), and (19), which are applicable to commercial services. 52.227-17 Rights in DataSpecial Works and the Key Personnel Clause is applicable as well. The offeror shall 

submit with their quote a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and 

Certifications-Commercial Items. The award will be based on the best value to the 

Government, price and other factors included. Submit three (3) copies of your quotes to 

Pamela Dunston, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Acquisition Office, Room 1139, 

1331 Pennsylvania, NW., Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20425. Quotes will be accepted 

by Email, or hand-delivered. Proposals are due by Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 12:00 

Noon. The Government shall not pay for any costs associated with the preparation of the 

proposal.

All RFQs received in acquisitions@usccr.gov must be received by the deadline specified 

on http://www.usccr.gov. USCCR accepts no liability for the problems that are 

encountered by your email system. Please check for any viruses or security problems 

with your system before sending an email to this account. We will not accept any RFQs 

after the posted deadline.

Point of Contact: Pamela Dunston

Place of Performance: Washington, DC