Notice_of_Intent_(003)_Corps_Network.docx

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) requires a membership in The Corps Network CNCS intends to award this requirement noncompetitively to Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The authority for restricting competition on this procurement is under 41 U.S. Code 3304, as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) for acquisitions of commercial items pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.5.

The Corps Network has been hard at work promoting the interests of Corps in Washington, DC. In December, the National Park Service Centennial Act was signed into law, granting thousands of Corpsmembers extended access to preferential hiring for land management positions through the Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority. In May, Congress funded AmeriCorps State and National programs at FY16 levels, despite the President’s budget request to eliminate the Corporation for National and Community Service and all its programs. In June, the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act was reintroduced in the House and Senate with bipartisan support and strong momentum. With your help, we continue to create Corps champions, both within the new Administration and Congress, who understand the benefits of Corps and want to see Corps succeed. RAINN staff will be trained to effectively and consistently serve hotline users and are prepared to meet their unique needs. RAINN hotline staff complete a basic training of approximately 70 hours at onboarding and are required to complete monthly 90-minute supplemental trainings. RAINN staff will also receive two-hours of training on policies, procedures, referrals, and standard responses specific to the organization’s resources and policies.

RAINN will construct a version of the online hotline and/or HelpRoom platform with a modified graphical user interface to create a standalone version to be used by CNCS. RAINN will customize the look and feel of the software to match CNCS’s branding. RAINN will also customize demographic data collection fields to match the fields that CNCS intends to collect from users. Further, RAINN will implement a comment card that will allow users to provide feedback on their hotline experience through a survey at an additional cost, if desired.

RAINN, is the only vendor in the Nation that has been found to provide this service that meets the needs of CNCS. The justification for other than full and open is included in this notice as required by FAR 6.305(a).

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 624190, Other Individual and Family Services, and the Small Business Administration size standard for this NAICS is $11 Million.

This notice of intent is not a formal solicitation, request for competitive proposals or request for quote. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. No award will be made on the basis of quotations or offers received in response to this notice.

The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements. A determination by the government not to compete this action is based on this notice and solely within the discretion of the government.

However, interested parties may submit their interest and capabilities no later than, December 8, 2017 2:00 p.m. EST. E-mail statements will be accepted but senders are responsible for ensuring the complete transmission and timely receipt. All inquiries shall be sent via e-mail to Marilyne Brooks at mbrooks@cns.gov.

Any responses submitted shall reference notice number CNSHQ18RFI0001 and include the firm's Dun and Bradstreet number and Tax Identification Number and the firm's business size (i.e. small business, other than small business, etc.) in accordance with the size standard for NAICS Code 624190, of $11 million dollars.

This does represent the Government’s only written notice of this procurement.

Questions concerning this notice should be directed to Marilyne Brooks at mbrooks@cns.gov.