Organization of the American States Procureware #04/26

OAS seeks consultant for comprehensive evaluation of Indirect Cost Recovery Policy and Cost Recovery System

The Organization of American States (OAS) is seeking a qualified consultant or external service provider to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of its Indirect Cost Recovery (ICR) Policy and Cost Recovery System (CRS). - Government Buyer: - General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (GS/OAS) - Office of the Inspector General, Department of Procurement Services and Management Oversight, Office of the Executive Director - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a professional services engagement - Services Requested: - Comprehensive evaluation of the ICR Policy and CRS - Review of policy and methodologies - Assessment of operational effectiveness - Evaluation of allocation and utilization of recovered funds - Analysis of governance and internal controls - Benchmarking against peer organizations - Review of IT general controls supporting the CRS - Delivery of inception, draft, and final evaluation reports, executive summary, and management presentation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in cost recovery and financial policy evaluation - Experience with international or multilateral organizations - Demonstrated expertise in financial governance and internal controls - Confidentiality and independence required throughout the engagement - Technical and price proposals evaluated (65% technical, 35% price) - Place of Performance: - General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (GS/OAS), Washington, DC

Description

The Organization of American States (OAS) is seeking a consultant or external service provider to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of its Indirect Cost Recovery (ICR) Policy and Cost Recovery System (CRS). The evaluation will assess the effectiveness of current indirect cost recovery mechanisms, ensuring overhead and administrative expenses are accurately captured and recovered from external funding sources. The engagement aims to determine if the ICR policy and CRS processes are appropriately identified, allocated, recovered, and utilized, and whether they support the Organization's strategic and operational objectives. The evaluation will also provide strategic recommendations to optimize the policy, improve financial sustainability, and propose criteria for effective allocation and utilization of ICR resources.

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