SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Audit Control Officer
- Notice Date
- 2/25/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, MS 2510, Herndon, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 0402RP86192
- Response Due
- 3/7/2002
- Archive Date
- 4/7/2002
- Point of Contact
- Anna M. DeGurse, Contract Specialist, 703-787-1387 fax
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This requirement is being issued by GovWorks under the franchise authority of the Department of the Interior (DOI) on behalf of the African Development Foundation (ADF). Gov.Works/DOI intends to issue a Purchase Order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for ADF. This requirement is 100% set aside for small businesses. All offerors must be able to qualify under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541211 (Offices of Certified Public Accountants) size standard $6 million. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 1) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (OCT 2000); 2) 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999); 3) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (MAY 2001); 4) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 2001); and 5) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (MAY 2001). OVERVIEW: The African Development Foundation (ADF), 1400 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005-2248 is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a Financial Auditor for a three (3) month base period with an option for an additional three (3) months. Bilingual (French/English) skills are required. RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES: The Auditor will manage the ADF's grant audit program involving operations in fourteen countries covering three regional areas of Africa. The incumbent develops ADF's audit specification applied to the contracted independent auditors, and analyzes audit reports. Incumbent manages and tracks findings and corrections actions through to closure. The incumbent serves as advisor to ADF management staff on issues resulting from audit reports; ensures timely and appropriate response to audit and review findings; and develops and implements a continuous quality improvement program in terms of existing financial and accounting procedures and policies relative to grantee reporting. May develop and implement financial training programs to insure grantee accounting and reports comply with ADF requirements. The incumbent will review ADF Partners' financial records and statements including reconciliation of cash documents; tracks and reports findings. The position will provide monthly reports (based on findings) and makes recommendations to Director. The incumbent will also report the results of internal control testing of grantee disbursement requests and quarterly financial reports. Travel may be required. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SELECTION CRITERIA: Offerors must provide information to show they meet the following criteria: (1) Two or more years specialized auditing experience specific to the line of work described. (2) Thorough knowledge of audit and internal control processes and terminology. (3) Thorough knowledge of accounting and financial management processes and terminology. (4) Ability to review and understand project budgets. (5) Highly developed research and analytical skill as well as oral and written communication skills. (6) Fluency in French is required. DESIRED: CPA preferred but not required. Experience working with international development projects in Africa or other developing countries preferred but not required. Award will be made to the offeror providing the government with the overall best value with technical evaluation and cost considered. HOW TO RESPOND: Offerors shall submit their proposal in original and one (1) copy to Anna M. DeGurse, Minerals Management Service, Procurement Operations Branch, 381 Elden Street, MS 2510, Herndon, VA 20170 by no later than 5:00 PM EST, Thursday, March 7, 2002. Four additional copies shall be submitted to Tom Coogan, African Development Foundation, 1400 Eye Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005. Time of receipt of submissions will be determined by the time received in the Procurement Operations Branch, Herndon, VA. Questions must be faxed to 703-787-1387 ONLY. All correspondence must include the solicitation number, your full name, company name, phone and fax numbers. Phone calls are strongly discouraged.
- Record
- SN00030735-W 20020227/020225213306 (fbodaily.com)
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