Compliance and Federal Financial Management Support

The contract seeks to provide comprehensive financial compliance support to nonprofit and small business applicants seeking federal funding, with a focus on ensuring alignment with federal financial management standards. Key responsibilities include preparing detailed budget justifications, completing the SF-424A form accurately and in compliance with federal guidelines, and maintaining audit readiness through rigorous documentation and procedural adherence. The work is critical to enabling applicants to meet the stringent financial reporting and accountability requirements imposed by federal programs, particularly those administered by the Department of Energy through ARPA-E. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 541211, which corresponds to accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. While the specific location of performance is not detailed, the support must be delivered in a manner that fully supports federal financial compliance objectives. The contract does not specify any set-aside provisions, and interested parties must demonstrate proven experience in federal financial systems, compliance frameworks, and the unique demands of supporting recipients of federal awards in the energy innovation sector.