Checkpoint Accounting and Auditing Standards Research Platform Brand Name or Equal
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is seeking quotations for a Checkpoint Accounting and Auditing Standards Research Platform (Brand Name or Equal). This Firm Fixed-Price contract will provide electronic access to a centralized platform for researching current and historical accounting and auditing standards. Quotations are due July 01, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Purpose & Overview
GAO requires non-personal services to acquire a commercially available, off-the-shelf, cloud-based platform. This platform will enable GAO staff to stay current with changing requirements, analyze industry standards, support research, and respond to technical inquiries related to accounting and auditing.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Platform Access: Electronic access for at least 300 users.
- Content: Must include materials from AICPA, FASB, GASB, FASAB, COSO, IASB, IFAC, and ISSB.
- Functionality: Advanced search capabilities (keyword, citation, natural language, Boolean logic), PDF export, and tools for tracking standard changes.
- Support: Customer support via videoconference, email, or live chat (9 am - 5 pm ET, Mon-Fri).
- Training: Self-paced or instructor-led training sessions.
- Deliverables: Electronic platform access, quarterly/annual user statistics, customer support, and training.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period (09/27/2026 - 09/26/2027) with four (4) 12-month option periods, potentially extending through 09/26/2031.
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotation Due Date: July 01, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Questions Due: June 17, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Via email to Glenn Hamilton (hamiltonge@gao.gov) and Jennifer Montilla (montillaj@gao.gov).
- Validity: Quotations must be valid for 60 days.
- Award Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), based on technical acceptability and lowest price. No discussions are planned prior to award.
- Compliance: Vendors must adhere to the Statement of Work (SOW) and Attachment B (Salient Characteristics).
- Eligibility: Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
This is an RFQ; submissions are considered quotations. Vendors offering "brand name or equal" products must provide proof of authorization. Vendors offering "equal" products must demonstrate how they meet or exceed salient characteristics.