DEA Independent Financial and Information Technology Management Assessment

Project ID: 15DDHQ26N00000002 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	Drug Enforcement Administration
Deadline	01/26/26
Posted	01/11/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
PSC	R408 - Support- Professional: Program Management/Support
Location	Arlington, VA United States

Description

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SEE ATTACHMENTS TO THIS NOTICE FOR FULL INSTRUCTIONS AND DETAILS The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is conducting market research to identify sources capable of performing an independent, outcomes-based assessment of DEA's financial management processes, contract administration processes, budget formulation and execution, and information technology (IT). This Request for Information (RFI) is issued pursuant to FAR 15.201(e) for information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation and will not result in a contract award. This RFI seeks to better understand industry capabilities to deliver independent, data-driven, and actionable assessments of DEA's internal financial and IT practices supporting the agency's commitment to transparency, good governance, and continuous improvement. DEA intends to structure any resulting acquisition using performance-based under an open market approach. The Government reserves the right to utilize other acquisition strategies other than defined within this notice. The DEA encourages small and large businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB firms, to respond with capability statements, feedback on the draft Statement of Objectives (SOO), and input on teaming approaches and expected performance timelines. This RFI is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or an obligation to issue a future solicitation. Responses will be used to inform DEA's acquisition strategy, but no award will result from this notice. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response. Responses will not be shared outside the government. DEA reserves the right to contact respondents for additional information or clarification. The Government reserves the right to conduct further market research with any, some, or all of the respondents as well as other capable vendors.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is conducting market research to identify sources capable of performing an independent, outcomes-based assessment of DEA’s financial management processes, contract administration processes, budget formulation and execution, and information technology (IT). This initiative supports DEA's mission to ensure sound management of complex resources and aims to enhance transparency, governance, and continuous improvement within the agency. The assessment will inform leadership decision-making and support modernization efforts in financial management and governance. Work Details The independent assessment will evaluate the effectiveness, accuracy, compliance, and alignment of DEA's financial management and IT operations with applicable policies. Key areas of assessment include: 1) Payroll Management: Evaluate policies governing personnel funds; assess alignment with DOJ financial policy. 2) Diversion Control Fee Account (DCFA): Assess funding flows and compliance with statutory regulations. 3) Contract Assessment: Identify opportunities for competition in contracts over $1 million; evaluate ROI and performance tracking. 4) IT Structure: Assess cybersecurity controls, vendor management, software utilization, and procurement strategies. 5) Internal Controls: Conduct risk-based assessments aligned with OMB A-123 standards. 6) Business Practices: Analyze operational expenditures relative to mission outcomes; identify inefficiencies. 7) Systems Integration: Evaluate effectiveness of financial systems; recommend improvements for reporting and data analytics. 8) Benchmarking: Compare practices with peer agencies to identify best practices. Period of Performance Interim findings are expected within 90 days, with a final report due no later than 180 days after the start of the engagement. Place of Performance The work will be conducted in a hybrid model, combining virtual engagements with some on-site activities encouraged.

Contacts

Contact name	Laura Over
Contact email	laura.e.over@dea.gov
Contact phone	(571) 647-6643
Secondary contact name	Kathrine Leach
Secondary contact email	kathrine.r.leach@dea.gov
Secondary contact phone	(571) 776-2381