Sources Sought Notice_Knowledge Management Services.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for the Knowledge Management System and Services

(KMSS). The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services. The Product

Service Code assigned to this procurement is DA01, Business Application/Application

Development Support Services.

There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) organization name, address, email address, website address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.

Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards may be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Monica.Brown@hud.gov. Additional information on the required services is listed below.

If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: Monica Brown at

Monica.Brown@hud.gov.

Background:

PD&R’s mission is to improve life in American communities by building evidence to inform and strengthen housing and community development policy and practice and accelerate progress on HUD's priorities. To accomplish its mission, PD&R provides objective information on housing and community development needs and market conditions; conducts rigorous research; evaluates HUD policies and programs; supports innovation in building technologies and housing and community development; manages and leverages HUD's data assets to support evidence-based and data-driven policy and program improvements; and builds capacity in the housing and community development field through technical assistance support.

Vital to PD&R’s efforts are content development, dissemination, and the HUD User and HUD

Exchange websites.

General Description of Work:

The Knowledge Management System and Services (KMSS) contract will provide comprehensive content development, dissemination, and website support for the Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

PD&R is seeking a Contractor with experience delivering knowledge management services and program implementation support related to housing and community development. Services include:

• Content Development: The Contractor shall create content, including PD&R publications, marketing materials, and web-based content.

• Dissemination: The Contractor shall support PD&R’s outreach and communication efforts, including creating outreach plans, disseminating information via listservs, supporting PD&R events, and providing customer support.

• Digital Content Management and Updates: The Contractor shall manage and update

PD&R’s web content.

• Website Operations and Maintenance: The Contractor shall operate, maintain, update, enhance, and expand PD&R’s web presence.

The PD&R KMSS contract shall not be used to perform work of a policy, decision-making, or management nature; this work is inherently a Governmental function.

Detailed descriptions of specific tasks are provided in Section 5 – Specific Tasks, of the

Draft Performance Work Statement.

Contemplated performance metrics:

See the attached Draft Performance Work Statement

Contemplated report requirements:

See the attached Draft Performance Work Statement

Contemplated dollar value of the project:

Please provide a rough order magnitude.

Contemplated place of performance:

The services are to be performed at the Contractor’s facility.