Environmental and Social Technical Assistance
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- Solicitation number
- 77344426S0001
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541620 Environmental Consulting Services
- PSC
- F999 Other Environmental Services
- Place of performance
- District of Columbia, United States
- Points of contact
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- Aaron McKellum aaron.mckellum@dfc.gov (202) 940-3892
- Melissa Hergenrader melissa.hergenrader@dfc.gov (202) 929-9434
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About this opportunity
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is seeking qualified environmental and social (E&S) consulting firms to provide on-demand technical assistance supporting DFC's environmental and social risk management responsibilities. The services will be delivered to the Office of Development Policy on a task order basis and will include screening, due diligence, monitoring, and specialized E&S reviews across DFC-financed projects. Key contract requirements include the ability to review and assess project documentation for E&S compliance, identify environmental and social risks, and provide expert guidance aligned with DFC's Environmental and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP 2024), IFC Performance Standards, World Bank environmental Health and Safety Guidelines, and other applicable international standards. The anticipated contract type is Labor Hours with capability for Firm Fixed Price arrangements. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 20, 2026, with a due date of March 6, 2026, providing potential bidders approximately two weeks to prepare their responses.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any current incumbents or potential competing contractors in the notice. The specific award value or budget range has not been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The contract is classified under NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) and PSC Category F999 (Other Environmental Services), indicating the specialized nature of the environmental and social advisory support required. As an on-demand, task order-based contract, the timeline and volume of services will likely vary based on DFC's project portfolio needs and the complexity of environmental and social assessments required across the organization's development finance investments.
Notice text
Purpose:
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), is seeking qualified Environmental and Social (E&S) consulting firms to provide on-demand technical assistance to support DFC’s environmental and social risk management responsibilities. Support will be provided to the Office of Development Policy (ODP) on a task order basis to assist with the screening, due diligence, monitoring, and specialized E&S reviews across DFC’s financed projects. The anticipated contract type is Labor Hours with the capability for Firm Fixed Price.
Background:
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 investments are subject to a comprehensive environmental and social review process, including screening, due diligence, monitoring, specialized reviews, and clearances. Investments must comply with the DFC Environmental and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP 2024), the IFC Performance Standards, World Bank environmental Health and Safety Guidelines, and other applicable international good practices and U. S. Government requirements.
The Office of Development Policy (ODP) seeks to establish a Labor Hour contract with a qualified environmental and social consulting firm to provide flexible, on demand technical assistance to support complex and time-sensitive E&S assignments.
Objectives:
The objective of this contract is to provide DFC with timely, high-quality technical support.
Key Objectives may include:
The contractor will provide E&S technical support on a task order basis, which may include but is not limited to:
- Review and assess project documentation for compliance with applicable E&S standards.
- Identify E&S risk and gaps and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Support screening, due diligence, monitoring, and clearance activities.
- Provide subject-matter expertise on specialized or thematic E&S issues.
- Support internal capacity building through training materials and SOP development, as needed.
Support may be provided at various stages of the investment lifecycle and across multiple E&S topic areas. All work will be conducted under DFC direction and in accordance with applicable standards. The anticipated period of performance consists of an Indefinite Delivery, indefinite Quantity contract with a five-year ordering period.
This synopsis is not a request for proposals or quotes. However, the government intends to issue a draft Statement of Work with an invitation for a reverse industry day.
Interested firms may submit questions and/ or capability statements to Melissa.Hergenrader@dfc.gov.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental and Social Technical Assistance | Solicitation | |
| Environmental and Social Technical Assistance | Pre-Solicitation |
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