Timekeeping and Labor Distribution System Compliance Audit

The contract requires conducting audits of subcontractor timekeeping and labor distribution systems to ensure strict compliance with federal regulations including FAR 31.2 and 2 CFR 200. The primary focus is on verifying the accuracy of labor charges and reconciling recorded labor hours with actual payroll data to confirm proper allocation and cost allowability. Audits must examine internal controls, documentation practices, and system integrity to detect discrepancies, mischarges, or unauthorized labor allocations that could impact federal cost reimbursement. The work is performed under the Department of Energy as the overseeing agency, specifically through its Berkeley National Lab contractor, with all performance located in Berkeley, CA, 94720. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 541611, indicating it involves management, scientific, and technical consulting services. Responses are due by June 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET, and the contract type is specifically for subcontractor oversight, targeting entities that provide labor services to the DOE contractor. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the opportunity is open to qualified vendors capable of performing detailed compliance audits in a federal cost-reimbursable environment.