Notice of Intent to Sole Source a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, Type 2 audit for NIH’s eRA grants management system

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a sole source order to Ernst & Young LLP for the acquisition of a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, Type 2 audit for NIH’s eRA grants management system. The audit will assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls relevant to user entities' financial reporting in Fiscal Year 2026. The anticipated period of performance will be from March 1, 2026 through October 27, 2026. • The contractor shall conduct a SOC 1, Type 2 examination of NIH’s eRA in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 18 (SSAE 18). • The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541211 – Offices of Certified Public Accountants. • Interested parties may identify their interest and capability, and submit a statement of capabilities if they believe they can meet the requirement.