RFI ACL TTA SCDD FINAL_SAM.pdf

Request for Information (RFI)

Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Contract for State Councils on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD)

Introduction

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and assess whether a future acquisition can appropriately be set aside for small businesses. This notice is not a solicitation, request for quote (RFQ), or request for proposal (RFP). The issuance of this RFI and responses thereto do not imply a commitment to release a solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete any or all portions of the work discussed in this RFI rests solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for time, effort, materials, or any other costs that arise as a consequence of responding to this RFI.

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) with a corresponding size standard of $24.5 million. The Product Service Code is anticipated to be R499 (Other Professional Services).

This is a non-commercial acquisition.

Synopsis

The Administration for Community Living (ACL), Administration on Disabilities (AoD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD), is conducting market research for a potential requirement for a Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) provider to support State Councils on Developmental Disabilities (SCDDs).

Under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (DD Act), ACL supports a nationwide network of 56 State and Territory Councils responsible for advancing systems change, advocacy, and capacity building to improve outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families.

The contemplated requirement is for contractor support to deliver coordinated, comprehensive, and performance-based T/TA at a national scale, including both foundational and specialized support aligned with statutory, governance, and operational requirements of the Councils.

The effort is intended to strengthen Council capacity to:

• Maintain compliance with DD Act requirements

• Implement Five-Year State Plans effectively

• Demonstrate measurable systems-change outcomes

• Improve leadership, governance, and evaluation capacity

• Enhance dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and public awareness

The Government anticipates a single-award, performance-based contract with a five-year period of performance (base + four option years).

The contractor will be required to perform the following tasks:

1. Project Management and Performance-Based Evaluation

Provide enterprise-level project management, including development of a Five-Year Strategic Plan, monthly and annual reporting, and implementation of performance monitoring systems to track outcomes and continuous quality improvement.

2. Comprehensive Training and Technical Assistance Delivery

Deliver coordinated T/TA across all 56 Councils, including both foundational and specialized support tailored to varying levels of Council capacity and emerging needs.

3. Knowledge Development and Dissemination

Develop and disseminate training resources, toolkits, webinars, and national learning events, including maintaining a centralized repository of accessible resources.

4. Leadership, Governance, and Compliance Support

Provide specialized T/TA on governance structures, leadership development, fiscal management, federal reporting, and compliance with DD Act requirements.

5. Evaluation and Performance Measurement Support

Support Councils in strengthening evaluation capacity, including development of performance indicators, outcome measurement, and application of frameworks such as “Trace-the-Line” linking activities to outcomes.

6. Peer Learning and Network Collaboration

Facilitate communities of practice, peer exchanges, and cross-state collaboration to promote knowledge sharing and systems-level improvement.

7. Stakeholder Engagement and Systems Change Support

Support Councils in engaging individuals with I/DD, families, and partners to advance advocacy, inclusion, and systems change outcomes.

8. Information Management and Technology Support

Develop and maintain a secure, Section 508-compliant website and performance dashboard to support resource dissemination, performance tracking, and stakeholder engagement.

9. Communications and Public Awareness

Provide T/TA to enhance dissemination strategies, public awareness, and communication of Council roles, activities, and outcomes.

10. Transition Support

Provide transition-in and transition-out support to ensure continuity of services and minimal disruption to Council operations.

Note: The anticipated place of performance is primarily remote at the contractor’s site.

Response

Interested vendors should address their capability and experience in the following areas:

1. Delivery of large-scale, national T/TA programs across distributed networks

2. Experience with Developmental Disabilities Act programs or similar federal disability initiatives

3. Enterprise-level project management and performance-based service delivery

4. Development of training resources, toolkits, and knowledge dissemination platforms

5. Leadership development, governance, and compliance support

6. Evaluation design, performance measurement, and outcome reporting

7. Facilitation of peer learning, communities of practice, and stakeholder engagement

8. Development of Section 508-compliant materials and accessible digital content

9. Design and implementation of performance dashboards and reporting systems

10. Experience managing high-volume, concurrent activities across multiple jurisdictions

11. Transition planning and knowledge transfer capabilities

The following shall be addressed in your submission:

• Company Name and Address

• Cage Code

• Unique Identifier

• GSA MAS contract number

• Company business size by NAICS code

• How the eligibility requirements are met

• Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification

• Telephone Number and email address

• Teaming Partners (if applicable)

As stated above, this request is issued solely for Information and Planning Purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation and does not restrict the Government’s acquisition approach. Responses are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract.

The Government requests that no proprietary or confidential business information be submitted.

Responses will be used for planning purposes only and will not be returned. The Government is under no obligation to provide feedback or acknowledge receipt of responses.

This requirement is currently considered non-commercial. Interested parties are requested to indicate whether they believe the requirement could be fulfilled using commercial services, as defined in FAR Part 2.101, and, if so, provide a detailed rationale supporting that determination.

Please respond by email Kaitlin White at Kaitlin.White@hhs.gov by 9:00 AM ET on May 8, 2026, with your response to the areas of expertise above. Please reference Notice ID Training_and_TA. No extensions will be granted.