NAFI Audit

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is seeking an independent Certified Public Accountant firm or licensed CPA to perform financial statement audits and internal control examinations for three Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentalities: the Athletic Activity Fund, Cadet Activities Fund, and Academic Activities Fund. This firm-fixed-price contract, designated as a 100 percent Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541211, includes a base period for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and three subsequent one-year option periods through 2029. The selected contractor must conduct audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), and Coast Guard financial management policies. Key responsibilities include reviewing financial records, assessing internal controls, and delivering nine physical bound copies of the final reports along with electronic PDF versions to the Academy Comptroller in New London, Connecticut. The acquisition process utilizes a best-value tradeoff evaluation, where non-price factors—specifically prior experience and qualifications and the technical approach—are significantly more important than price. Qualified bidders must demonstrate expertise in auditing government entities, nonprofits, or military-affiliated organizations and provide a detailed staffing plan including a Project Manager and audit team. Deliverables are subject to a strict timeline, with draft reports due within 70 days of award and final reports due within 21 days of receiving government comments. Payment will be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform. Quotes are due by September 22, 2026, and must be submitted in two volumes covering technical qualifications and pricing.