Opportunity
George Mason University Cobblestone #GMU-SS0808-25-02
Award for Internal Audit Co-Sourcing Services at George Mason University
Posted
January 23, 2026
Respond By
January 30, 2026
Identifier
GMU-SS0808-25-02
NAICS
541211
This opportunity involves George Mason University's award for Internal Audit Co-Sourcing Services to support its Office of Audit and Compliance. - Government Buyer: - George Mason University, Office of Audit and Compliance, Purchasing Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC (prime contractor and OEM for audit services) - Advance Digital Systems (subcontractor for data analytics and dashboarding) - Products/Services Requested: - Internal audit co-sourcing services, including: - Higher education internal auditing - IT auditing - Research compliance auditing - Fraud investigations - Advanced AI/data analytics capabilities - Risk assessments, operational, performance, and compliance audits - Services provided under Statements of Work (SOWs) with hourly rates based on specialty and experience level (ranging from $125 to $335) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Scope of work is adjustable via SOWs during the contract term - Data security, confidentiality, and compliance with relevant laws are emphasized - Both parties may terminate individual SOWs with notice - Cooperative procurement is permitted for other public entities - Subcontracting for specialized analytics (Advance Digital Systems) - Discounts applied for annual fees exceeding certain thresholds - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities, as this is a professional services engagement
Description
This contract is for Internal Audit Co-Sourcing Services to be provided by Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC for George Mason University. The contract includes provisions for issuing Statements of Work to modify the scope of engagement or work performed. The contract term is three years from the effective date with four successive one-year renewal options. Pricing includes hourly rates for IT and Non-IT specialties based on experience levels, with discounts for fees exceeding certain thresholds.