Solicitation_QuestionsAnswers_DC.docx

Private Counsel Debt Collection (DC) Solicitation Number: DJJK-17-RFP-1052 Washington, DC

1) What is the estimated case dollar value? The estimated liability of open debts in the district of DC was $17M at the close of the PC office July 2017.

2) Will the Government allow usage of a third-party proprietary debt-collection system? The Consolidated Debt Collection System is the official system of record. Private Counsel must update CDCS with collection and litigation activities.

3) Can the Government provide information on the Consolidated Debt Collection System (CDCS)? The Consolidated Debt Collection System is a Department of Justice (DOJ) automated system used to track and manage the debt collection and financial litigation efforts conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Offices (including the Private Counsel), six DOJ litigating divisions, and the Office of Debt Collection Management (JMD-DCM). The Consolidated Debt Collection System (CDCS) is the System of Record for debt collection for all DOJ components.

4) Can the Government confirm the font style and size for proposal submission of this requirement? See Section L of the Statement of Work

5) Can the Government specify the case load for the past year? How much has been secured versus unsecured debt? The volume of debt referrals from Federal Agencies fluctuates on a year to year basis and the DOJ cannot guarantee a minimum volume of debt referrals.

6) What is the age (e.g., 180 days to 5 years delinquent) of the cases that will be assigned for collection purposes? The average age of debt is seven (7) years.

7) What is the forecasted volume (expressed as number of cases, number of borrowers, and dollar value of receivables) that will be assigned for collection purposes? a. Please delineate between a one-time “spot” assignment and monthly “forward flow” placement tranches. See answers to questions #6 and #1. $17K is the average debt.

8) What are the historic liquidation yields (recovery rates) of the cases within the District of Washington, DC portfolio that will be assigned for collection purposes? Unable to determine this information at this time.

9) What collection vendor(s)/law firm(s) is(are) currently assigned to perform collections on behalf of the District of Washington, DC? There are no PC’s currently performing collections on behalf of the District of Washington.