Analysis of the Impact of the Expiration of Time-Limit Waivers on ABAWD Participation

Analysis of the Impact of the Expiration of Time-Limit Waivers on ABAWD Participation

This SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE is for small businesses only. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine the interest and feasibility of a small business set-aside for the following requirement: Analysis of the Impact of the Expiration of Time-Limit Waivers on ABAWD Participation. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor will the U.S. Government pay for information solicited. The information from this notice will help the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) plan their acquisition strategy.

FNS is seeking a contractor to explore the impact of the expiration of State waivers of time limits for Able-bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWDs) on their participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Contractor shall examine State SNAP caseload administrative data and interview stakeholders to better understand the characteristics of ABAWD populations, recent trends in the ABAWD caseload during the most recent economic recession, and the impact of reinstating time limits on ABAWDs.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME.

Only electronic copies of capability statements will be accepted and should be emailed to: Ashley Owens at ashley.owens@fns.usda.gov. and Gloria Brown at gloria.brown@fns.usda.gov The e-mail shall contain the following subject line: Response to Sources Sought Notice - AG-3198-S-16-0046 Analysis of the Impact of the Expiration of Time-Limit Waivers on ABAWD Participation Requirement.

A determination by the Government to proceed with the acquisition as a set-aside is within the discretion of the Government. If capability statements are not received from at least two responsible small businesses or if the Government determines that no small business concerns are capable of performing this requirement based upon an assessment of the capability statements submitted, the Government may proceed with a full and open competition.

Please submit all information to Ashley Owens at ashley.owens@fns.usda.gov and Gloria Brown at gloria.brown@fns.usda.gov by April 15, 2016 by 4:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.