DEA INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT

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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.