Internal Controls and Oversight - A17133

This is a sources sought notice and should not be construed as a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential 8(a) vendors capable of providing analytical, investigative and developmental functions on behalf of the Treasury Executive Office for Asset Forfeiture's ("TEOAF") Treasury Forfeiture Fund (TFF) internal controls and oversight program. A review of the responses to this sources sought announcement will assist the Government in determining how these services will be solicited. The mission of TFF is to affirmatively influence the consistent and strategic use of asset forfeiture by participating agencies to disrupt and dismantle criminal enterprises. The TFF is administered by TEOAF. The continued high-impact performance of the TFF reflects the ongoing hard work of the TFF's law enforcement bureaus as well as the TFF management's emphasis on major case initiatives, asset forfeiture program training, and a focused approach regarding a performance measure that gauges revenue from high-impact cases. In furtherance of accomplishing TEOAF's mission, it is essential to obtain expert quality and technical support services to ensure the integrity of the TFF. Such support requires expertise and personnel skilled in performing program reviews, process reviews, invoice reviews, analysis of financial information, the documentation of financial transaction and programmatic processes, and the development and implementation of training on topics specific to the asset forfeiture field. Additionally, proficiency in detecting, solving, and preventing any deficiencies and/or any potential material weaknesses identified during reviews by the Contractor, by the Treasury Inspector General, or by Independent Private Auditors is required. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS: All interested 8(a) vendors are hereby invited to submit a statement of capability. Statements of capability must identify the ability to provide the following: 1. The capability to assist TEOAF and the TFF participating agencies to comply with Treasury policies and procedures, as well the implementation of specific Treasury programs; and to provide technical assistance to TEOAF with regulatory oversight of TFF programs; financial analysis; reviews of documents and operations; and internal control tasks when requested in the following TFF program areas: General Property and Real Property Contracts, Financial Management, and Strategic Planning and Analysis. 2. Assistance with providing training at TEOAF and TFF participating agency conferences as related to Trade Based Money Laundering (TBML) and Black Market Peso Exchange (BMPE) and other money laundering typologies. 3. Possess the resources to provide services and deliver training involving nationwide travel. 4. A cover letter that includes the company name, address, telephone, facsimile, email address and certification of current 8(a) business classification. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541611 for Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services and the Small Business Size Standard is $15M. All responses must be submitted electronically via email no later than 10:00 AM EST, July 18, 2017. Responses shall be limited to no more than 10 pages, standard margins, and 12pt font. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY SERVICES, NOR DOES THE IRS INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED.