FBP-Tech Questions.docx

This file contains technical questions for the Federal Bonding Program contract opportunity issued by the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Investment. The questions address contractor capabilities and readiness to execute the program as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The four technical questions assess whether the contractor can: (1) issue fidelity bonds across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands; (2) provide a website enabling states to electronically purchase and issue fidelity bonds with clear differentiation between bonds funded through DOL grant funds versus other sources; (3) maintain a secure electronic database protecting the confidentiality of bond issuance information; and (4) commence program administration within 30 days of contract award. These questions are part of a pre-solicitation Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only. The RFI is not a formal solicitation for proposals or quotes, and responses are voluntary with no financial obligation to the government. Respondents will not receive acknowledgment or notification of evaluation results.