Indirect Cost Rate Negotiation & Financial Compliance

The contract pertains to the preparation and submission of indirect cost rate proposals in full alignment with federal regulations and established financial limits, ensuring compliance for entities receiving funding from the Administration for Children and Families under the Department of Health and Human Services. The work involves detailed financial analysis, documentation, and negotiation support to secure allowable and reasonable indirect cost rates that meet audit and federal guidelines, with a focus on accuracy, transparency, and regulatory adherence. This subcontract requires expert knowledge of cost accounting standards, federal grant compliance frameworks, and the nuances of indirect cost allocation methodologies to effectively represent the recipient’s financial structure during federal review. The solicitation, posted on July 27, 2026, requires responses by August 26, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541211, indicating it relates to accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. There is no specified place of performance or point of contact provided, and no set-aside designation applies, meaning it is open to all eligible entities. The work is critical to maintaining federal funding eligibility and financial accountability, and successful performance will involve close coordination with internal finance teams, external auditors, and federal cost negotiation authorities to ensure timely, defensible submissions that withstand scrutiny.