Notice of Intent to Award - Alaska Retirement Management Board - SWIFT Assessment

The Alaska Retirement Management Board is seeking to award a sole source contract to KPMG to perform a SWIFT assessment for calendar year 2026, with up to two optional one-year extensions. The assessment is required to verify compliance with the SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework and must be completed before SWIFT's December 31, 2026, deadline. The contract amount shall not exceed $150,000. • The assessment must be completed within a tight timeframe to avoid significant operational and financial risk. • KPMG possesses the specialized expertise required to perform the assessment and has existing knowledge of ARMB operations. • The quoted fee is reasonable for the scope and timeframe. • The contract will include up to two optional one-year extensions at the discretion of staff.