DEI Compliance Program Audit & Monitoring

The contract involves providing third-party audit and advisory services to ensure compliance with FAR 52.222-90, focusing on the race-neutral implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within federal subcontracting operations. The scope includes a comprehensive review of DEI programs, subcontractor agreements, and human resources practices to confirm alignment with federal guidelines that prohibit preferential treatment based on race or ethnicity. The auditor will assess documentation, policies, and operational procedures to verify that DEI efforts are structured and executed without violating affirmative action restrictions or promoting discriminatory outcomes. This engagement is designated as a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and is classified under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services. The work will require detailed analysis of contractual obligations across multiple levels of the supply chain, with particular attention to how DEI-related commitments are communicated, monitored, and enforced in subcontractor relationships. The services must be delivered in a manner that supports transparency, accountability, and adherence to federal statutes while maintaining neutrality in all race-conscious elements of program design and implementation. Performance will be evaluated based on accuracy, thoroughness, and the ability to provide actionable recommendations for ongoing compliance.