Employment Litigation Legal Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 77344425Q0100
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541110 Offices of Lawyers
- PSC
- R418 Support- Professional: Legal
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20527, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is seeking experienced outside legal counsel to provide complex federal employment law litigation services. The selected law firm will assist DFC's Office of General Counsel with representation before administrative bodies including the EEOC, MSPB, FLRA, and FMCS, as well as federal courts in coordination with the Department of Justice. Key requirements include providing high-quality legal representation, submitting timely pleadings and discovery responses, advising on litigation strategy, and representing DFC in administrative hearings and court proceedings. While no specific evaluation criteria are detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, interested firms must demonstrate capabilities in federal employment law, alternative dispute resolution, and administrative proceedings. Capability statements are due within three calendar days of publication (by June 16, 2025), and questions should be directed to Michael Pasquella at the provided email address.
This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all responsible and capable sources. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the notice. The anticipated contract structure includes a base period of 12 months with one additional 12-month option period, totaling a potential two-year performance timeline. The contract type is expected to be Labor-Hours, indicating payment will be based on actual hours worked rather than fixed pricing. No specific quantities of goods are involved since this is a professional services procurement, and the volume of work will depend on the complexity and frequency of employment litigation matters that arise during the contract period.
Notice text
Purpose:
DFC is seeking experienced outside legal counsel to assist with complex federal employment law matters. This includes representation before administrative bodies and federal courts, and support across all stages of employment litigation. The selected law firm will support the DFC Office of General Counsel by providing expert advice and representation in alignment with federal rules and standards.
Background:
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is the U.S. Government's developing finance institution. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. DFC invests across sectors including but not limited to energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.
DFC makes America a stronger and more competitive leader on the global development stage, with greater ability to partner with allies on transformative projects and provide financially sound alternatives to state-directed initiatives that can leave developing countries worse off. DFC's investments focus on impactful global development, advancing U.S. foreign policy, and generating returns for American taxpayers.
Objectives:
DFC requires outside legal counsel to support its federal employment law litigation efforts. This includes matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), and in federal court in coordination with the Department of Justice (DOJ). Due to the increased complexity and volume of litigation, DFC needs legal representation that is experienced in federal employment law, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and administrative proceedings.
Key Objectives may include:
• Provide high-quality legal representation in federal employment law litigation.
• Submit timely and accurate pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Advise DFC on litigation strategy and resolution options.
• Represent DFC in administrative hearings, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Coordinate with DFC’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) and the DOJ to ensure unified legal positions.
The anticipated period of performance consists of one (1) base year of 12 months and one (1) 12-month option period.
The anticipated contract type is Labor-Hours.
This synopsis is not a request for proposals or quotes; however, all responsible and capable sources may submit statements of capabilities within three (3) calendar days of publication of this notice.
Interested firms may submit question and/ or capability statements to Mr. Michael Pasquella at Michael.Pasquella@dfc.gov.
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| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal services ongoing maintenance and enforcement of settlement agreements and judgments already obtained by DFC | International Development Finance Corporation | No set-aside |
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