Questions for Industry (002).pdf

Guide for Industry Feedback on Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for The National Earned Income Verification Support Service for SNAP

USDA-FNS requests that industry provide feedback on the questions below based on its draft PWS. The final question provides the opportunity for general feedback.

1. Please comment as to the clarity of the “current match” and “look-back match” definitions in Section 2.0 and PWS Requirement 3.2, especially with regard to the distinction between the two.

2. Please provide feedback on PWS Requirement 3.3 and potential alternative quantitative measures by which the government may assess geographic scope and volume of data in the interest of maximizing the availability of current match data for States.

3. Please provide feedback on PWS Requirement 3.4, including potential suggestions regarding the process by which access to the standard query process would initially be provided to States (PWS Requirement 3.4.a) and the process by which individual State personnel would gain access on an individual basis (PWS Requirement 3.4.b).

4. Pricing models: USDA-FNS requests industry feedback on potential pricing models for

The National Earned Income Verification Support Service for SNAP. USDA-FNS seeks a model that would provide maximum value to the government and States while preventing undue administrative burden for USDA-FNS and States.