ACF-GCS-24-OFA-TANFTOTAL-RFI Instuctions and Questions TANF Total.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MARKET RESEARCH ONLY – NO

AWARD WILL BE MADE FROM THIS NOTICE

FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes –

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c) This request for information is issued for the purposes of identifying sources, capabilities, and acquisition planning as set forth in this RFI.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Family Assistance (OFA)

Request for Information (RFI)

Project Title: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Outcomes Technical Assistance and Logistics (TOTAL)

I. Background

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Government Contracting Services (GCS) has received a request from the Office of Family Assistance (OFA) to seek sources capable of meeting the objectives set forth in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government does not anticipate significant changes to this draft however there could be slight changes to the document in the future, so offerors are cautioned to read the documents carefully.

The Government is seeking a vendor to provide TANF Outcomes Technical Assistance and Logistics (TOTAL) for TANF Programs responding to the technical assistance and training needs, see the attachment Performance Work Statement_DRAFT_RFI_TOTAL in the Draft Requirements Document link of the RFI.

Purpose: As part of its market research, this notice is published to determine the interest and capabilities of potential offerors. OFA is issuing this RFI to determine:

1. The most suitable approach to identifying and cataloging the diverse TTA needs from all 54 state TANF programs responding to the specific changes outlined in the FRA and the five pilot states participating in the six-year pilot.

2. The most effective types of TTA (in-person vs. Virtual, individual vs. Group-based, information-sharing, strategic ideation and planning, immersive learning and planning, etc.) and most appropriate frequency for increasing TTA recipient engagement and success in achieving state-identified goals related to FRA.

3. The most appropriate and impactful strategy for supporting the identification, assessment, and preparation of state TANF agencies participating in the six-year pilot. What strategies would improve pilot planning, pilot readiness, pilot implementation, pilot analysis, pilot reporting, and engagement across pilots and among subject matter experts.

4. The most relevant and dynamic strategies for designing and deploying various types of tailored and responsive TTA to state TANF programs and partners, with a focus on building action-oriented peer to peer engagements, developing tools/resources for state TANF programs and partners that support improved understanding of the FRA response needs, and addressing a wide array of TTA needs through streamlined and cost-effective strategies that increase TANF program saturation.

5. The most appropriate strategy for maximizing expertise and resources for creating tools and resources on common challenges impacting TANF programs that saturates the broader TANF program environment responding to FRA.

6. Whether the requirement is suitable for a small business set-aside.

Period of Performance: The Government contemplates the contract having a period of performance of one 12-month base period and six 12-month option periods commencing at the time of contract award.

II. RFI Response Preparation Instructions Interested parties are requested to provide the following information by email to the following individuals:

Diana Rath, Contract Specialist, diana.rath@acf.hhs.gov

Brendon Courtade, Contracting Officer, Brendon.courtade@acf.hhs.gov

Reponses are requested no later than May 29, 2024 at 3:00pm Eastern.

mailto:diana.rath@acf.hhs.gov mailto:Brendon.courtade@acf.hhs.gov

Responses are requested in the format as outlined below:

(a) All responses must maintain one-inch margins, 12 point Times New Roman font, and be single spaced.

(b) Responses are limited to ten double sided pages or a total of twenty single sided pages as further limited below.

(c) Limit marketing material and use the attached questionnaire to provide the requested information.

(d) Table 1: Corporate Overview shall be no longer than one double sided page or a total of two single pages in length.

(e) Table 2: All Corporate Experience examples must be performed by the respondent as a Prime contractor. Corporate Experience shall be no longer than three double sided pages or a total of six single sided pages.

(f) Corporate Capabilities and Approaches shall be no longer than six double sided pages or a total of twelve single sided pages.

(g) All information submitted shall be UNCLASSIFIED.

(h) Responses must not include proprietary information.

(i) Do not submit pricing information in response to this RFI.

Table 1: Corporate Overview (Page limit: one double side page or a total of two single pages)

Name of Company Name of Business Unit Responding to the RFI (if applicable) DUNS/UEI Number Corporate Address Website URL (if available) Small Business (specify NAICS) (Yes/No)

□ YES

□ NO

Type of Small Business, if applicable (e.g., Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, 8(a), HUBZone) Does your company have an Approved Purchasing System?

□ YES

□ NO

Does your company have an approved accounting system for cost reimbursable contracts?

□ YES

□ NO

One Point of Contact (POC) (Enter name, phone number, and email address)

Name:

Phone #:

Email:

Table 2: Prior and Current Corporate Experience (page limit: three double sided pages or a total of six single sided pages)

Please complete the below template for prior Corporate Experiences performed in the last five years in which the contractor (serving as prime contractor/team lead) provided or currently provides services similar in size, complexity, and scope to the requirements in the Draft PWS (Attachment A). (Note: If your company is divided into separate business units, responses shall be based upon the Corporate Experience of the business unit responding to the RFI):

Contract Vehicle/Contract# Contract/Project Name Value at Award Value at Completion/Current Value

Contract Type: check the type that represents the largest ($) for this contract

□ Time-and-Materials (T&M)/Labor-Hour (LH)

□ Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

□ Fixed Price Level of Effort (FFP LOE)

□ Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)

□ Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF)

□ Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF)

Client Department or Agency Project Description Client POC, Name, E-mail, Phone Percentage of Services Subcontracted.

Identify name and business size of subcontractor/teaming partner

Amount of Tools / Other Direct Costs (ODCs) Procured for Life of Contract/BPA/Task Order

Corporate Capabilities (page limit six double sided pages or a total of twelve single sided pages)

Respondents are requested to provide the following information:

1. Describe your company/business unit’s capability to provide both CONUS/OCONUS (U.S. OCONUS states and territories) Services?

2. Describe your company/business unit’s capability and relevant experience as it relates to its capabilities to develop and deliver training and technical assistance (TTA) to state TANF programs and partners responding to the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA, Public Law 118-5), specifically sections 302 and 304.

3. Describe your corporate capabilities as they relate to providing technical and functional expertise in the areas of TTA, TANF administration, federal and state policy and program environments, alternative performance measures within the TANF structure, and work outcomes.

4. Describe your company/business unit’s capability and methodology for services and products similar in size and scope as referenced in the Draft PWS (Attachment A).

5. Describe your company/business unit’s capability, experience, and methodology for properly staffing requirements similar in size, scope, and complexity as referenced in the Draft PWS (Attachment A) including subcontractors, and small businesses.

6. Describe your company/business unit’s methodology for promoting small business participation in support of a requirement similar in size, scope, and complexity as reference in the Draft PWS (Attachment A).

7. What information, details, or items would your company need in a RFQ in order to provide a quote?

8. What, if any, risks or other factors does your company foresee that may deter your company from submitting a quote on this requirement?

9. Please provide any other feedback or questions you may have related to the proposed acquisition strategy and the Draft PWS (specify Draft PWS section number).

Table 2: Prior and Current Corporate Experience (page limit: three double sided pages or a total of six single sided pages)