R--DON has a need to support FMO 1.3 Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) activities the Improper Payment Information Act Program, Barring Act Waiver Pr...

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Iron Arch Technology, LLC (only one source) under the authority of 6.302; specifically, this is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a single source Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5). Iron Arch Technology LLC is the only vendor capable of providing the services required at the level of quality necessary due to the unique and highly specialized services needed. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This single source synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on NECO (http://www.neco.navy.mil) and uploaded onto FEDBIZOPPS. The RFQ number is N0018918RZ035. It is the contractorâ€TMs responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in

full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm . The applicable NAICS code is 541611. The Department of the Navy Office of Financial Operations (FMO) has a need to support FMO 1.3 Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) related activities the Improper Payment Information Act (IPIA) Program, Barring Act Waiver Program, and various Card Programs, including conducting any necessary testing, providing recommendations, and managing program policies within the DON. These necessary programs are politically sensitive; especially the Barring Act waivers which requires Secretariat-level approvals and the Navy Cards program which has far reaching effects to include military and civilian travel as well as micro purchasing. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes. The contractor shall support FMO 1.3 within the Improper Payments Program (IPP), the Contract Debt Deferment (CDD) Program, the Barring Act Waivers (BAW) Program, and the Military BANKING (MB) Program by performing various task including but not limited to: • Conduct analysis of IPP regarding the Defense Travel Program (DTS and WinIATS) • Sustain and maintain Defense Travel Program Dash Board. • Conduct WinIATS Defense Travel Program analysis to include Post Pay Review (PPR) support. • Support the Senior Management Council (SMC) by providing IPP data, analysis, and reports. • Conduct and report on Marine Corps DDS Risk Assessments. • Collaborate with DFAS regarding IPP KSDs. • Conduct PPR support for MilPay/CivPay. • Support processing of Navy ERP samples. • Support PPR processing of Navy Commercial Bill Paying Offices. • Develop MOUs, guidance, and reports supporting IPP. • Support FMO with the CDD claims process by developing CDD packages • Develop data analysis and reports pertaining to CDD claims • Coordinate with stakeholders such as DCMA and ASN (RDA) to aid in the processing of claims. • Develop process improvement such as Dash-boards and templates. • Supporting the BAW review of submissions and processing claims for the Department of the Navy • Coordinate with stakeholders such as DFAS and DON/AA to aid in processing claims • Develop process improvement such as Dash-boards and templates • Support FMO in the overall management and tracking of BAWs packages • Perform MB data analysis • Review and recommend improvements to MB Website • Collaborate with pertinent stakeholders regarding program and process improvements • Support FMO in the overall management and tracking of MB packages • Supporting the submissions and processing for the Department of the Navy distinguished Bank and Credit Union of the Year Awards. • Support FMO with the Travel and Charge Card Programs by developing management reports to ensure a smooth transition from SmartPay2 to SmartPay3. • Develop data analysis and reports pertaining to Travel and Charge Card Programs • Support FMO in the overall management and tracking of Travel and Charge Card packages. • Coordinate with stakeholders such as DTMO and DPAP to improve the Travel and Charge Card Programs. • Develop process improvement such as Dash-boards and templates. • Support FMO-1 with the Annual Statement of Assurance testing and reporting. • Support FMO-1 in the overall management and tracking of material weaknesses. • Coordinate with stakeholders such as FMO-4 to provide management with assurances FMO-1 operations are complying with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. • Support FMO-1 in complying with FMO Records Management initiatives. • Support FMO-1 internal controls with data analytics for planning and programming of financial statement audit; business process improvements/ compliance; receipt and acceptance initiatives; and remediation efforts Personnel assigned to or utilized by the Contractor in the performance of this contract shall, at a minimum, meet the experience, educational, or other background requirements set forth in the PWS and be fully capable of performing in an efficient, reliable, and professional manner. The estimated period of performance for this requirement is 15 March 2018 through 14 March 2019. This requirement includes two annual options. The anticipated contract type is a firm-fixed-price to be solicited as a single source Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with Iron Arch Technology, LLC. This announcement will close at 10:00am on 1March 2018. This is not a request for quotes, instead interested parties may submit capability information in order to challenge this intent to go single source with Iron Arch Technologies LLC by 10:00am on 1 March 2018 to Shawn.Thomas1@navy.mil; however the final decision to process this requirement on a competitive vice sole source basis (as depicted herein) rests with the Navy.