Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Services for FHFA

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation and request for quotes (RFQ) for commercial items in accordance with the procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with FAR Part 12 taking precedence per FAR 13.500(b)’s reference to FAR 12.102(c). The Federal Housing Finance Agency requires the services of a firm that can provide independent verification and validation (IV&V) services for the Agency's legal support contracts.  Although the primary focus of the requirement is for IV&V for legal services, FHFA may also request that the vendor review invoices submitted by expert consultants/witnesses and their associated support personnel to the extent that it is within the vendor's capability.     This requirement is set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 541219, Other Accounting Services with a size standard of $22M.Attachments:Combined Synopsis/SolicitationAttachment A -

Statement of WorkAttachment B - Solicitation Provisions and Contract ClausesAttachment C - Price Quotation Worksheet  (SEE AMENDMENT 0002 BELOW)Attachment D - Past Performance Questionnaire******Amendment 0001 - 01-15-2020The purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation closing date and release the answers to the questions received from industry.1.  The solicitation closing date is hereby extended to 12:00 pm (EST), Wednesday, January 22, 2020.2.  Refer to the attachment title, Questions and Answers - Amendment 0001 for the answers to industry's questions.3.  All other terms and conditions regarding this solicitation remain the same.******Amendment 0002- 01-17-2020The purpose of this amendment is to replace Attachment C (Price Quotation Worksheet) with Attachment C (Price Quotation Worksheet - Amendment 0002).1.  Vendors are instructed to price all items shown in this new attachment (Attachment C - Price Quotation Worksheet - Amendment 0002). 2.  Attachment C - Price Quotation Worksheet - Amendment 0002 is hereby added to the solicitation.3.  Vendors must acknowledge receipt of the solicitation amendments.  4.  All other terms and conditions regarding to the solicitation remain the same.