US Ignite is looking to contract a service provider for comprehensive outsourced accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance services. The selected firm will function as US Ignite’s dedicated accounting department for the 2027 fiscal year, providing seamless month-end close procedures, accounts payable and receivable management utilizing Sage Intacct and Bill.com, payroll integration, and annual audit support.
Furthermore, the vendor will be responsible for highly specialized federal grant compliance, including the preparation and negotiation of US Ignite’s Federal Indirect Cost Rate Agreement Proposal. The objective of this RFP is to benchmark current service levels, ensure competitive pricing, and identify a strategic accounting partner capable of supporting US Ignite’s mission without disrupting normal entity operations.
The performance period will start on January 01, 2027.
Proposals are due November 30, 2026.
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Questions and Answers
All clarification questions must be submitted via email to [email protected] by 8 pm EDT on November 13, 2026. Questions should be submitted in the following format:
- Section Number
- Paragraph Number
- Text of passage being questioned
- Question
US Ignite will endeavor to respond to all parties no later than November 17th, 2026.
Minimum Requirements
The selected vendor must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:
Thorough understanding of accounting principles, procedures, and practices including, but
not limited to:
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200 (Uniform Guidance).
- Non-profit financial accounting, including: government and foundation grants management, indirect cost rate proposals (NICRA), fringe, and cost allocations, match and reporting requirements, government procurement standards, recording program and deferred revenue, lobbying restrictions and 501 (h) elections.
- Payroll processing functions and applicable Federal/State wage and hour laws.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing modern, cloud-based accounting platforms, specifically Sage Intacct and Bill.com
Proposal Submissions
Proposal must be submitted by November 30, 2026, no later than 8:00 PM EDT via email to [email protected]. Download the RFP document for the list of items your proposal should include.