2024-03-25 WorkLife RFI.docx

Request for Information Employee Work-Life and Backup Care Services National Science Foundation

Request for Information 49100424K0017 NSF is seeking capability statements from all interested vendors to provide employee work-life services, including backup dependent care.

This request for information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and is to allow the industry the opportunity to submit responses describing their relevant capabilities – it does not constitute a request for proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

Background There are approximately 1,800 staff members at the NSF headquarters located at 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA; however, NSF does not guarantee the number of staff members who would utilize the vendor’s services. NSF’s unique workforce is comprised of federal employees and Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignees. All staff would be covered under the full scope of the contract.

Program Information At a minimum, NSF is seeking a vendor to provide the services listed below.

Work-life Services NSF is committed to providing a healthy work environment and is considerate of employees' work and personal life responsibilities and obligations. We offer various work-life programs and services that create an environment where employees are at their best at work, at home, and in their communities. Services include:

· Childcare and parenting resources

· Support for working and nursing mothers, to include 24/7 access to board-certified lactation consultants.

· Senior care

· Promotions and discounts for daily living services and entertainment

· Enhanced financial and legal services

· Membership to a caregiving service

· Educational seminars and events

· On-demand tutoring services

· Ability to ship breast milk for nursing parents on travel

Backup Dependent Care Temporary care designed to help employees when their regular child or adult care arrangements are disrupted, either expectedly (due to scheduled closings, holidays, vacations, etc.) or unexpectedly (due to illness, inclement weather, or other emergencies, etc.).

· Provider network

· Center-based and in-home care option

· “Family and friends” care option Submission Requirements No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. Interested vendors having the required specialized capabilities to meet the above requirement should submit a response to this RFI. The draft statement of work for this requirement is attached. Please follow the instructions and include all content requirements listed below.

a. Instructions:

1. Responses shall be concise and compliant with the content requirements

2. Responses shall not exceed 10 pages

3. Responses shall be provided in 12-point font with Times Roman font type

4. Generic sales brochures, video, and other marketing information are not solicited and will not be reviewed

5. Do not submit cost or price information with the response

6. A viable interested party shall demonstrate the company’s capability to successfully perform the NSF’s requirements

b. Content:

1. Cover Page with Corporate information as follows:

Corporate Information:

i. Company name and address

ii. Name of company representative, business title, and email address

iii. Small business socioeconomic status under NAICS code 624190 – Other Individual and Family Services

iv. Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number

v. Applicable contract vehicles your company has on which services are currently offered (e.g., Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA), Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC)

2. Table of Contents – the table of contents should include the sections below.

i. Section 1 – Information about Current or Previous Similar Work – Provide a description of work and indicate if the work was conducted in a government facility, how many employees were support (government employees or contractors) Include the NAICS code you provided services under

ii. Section 2 – Vendor’s capability to provide support at the National Science Foundation in Alexandria VA.

iii. Potential concerns or risks that you have encountered or foresee

All responses shall be submitted to Katrina Barry via email at kbarry@nsf.gov , no later than 2:00 PM on April 8, 2024. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this RFI.