Identifying Program Components and Practices That Influence Snap Application Processing Timeliness Rates

Added: May 01, 2015 3:07 pm

                    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: Identifying Program Components and Practices that Influence SNAP Application Processing Timeliness Rates. 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.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) intends to issue a procurement for the subject research study in Fiscal Year 2015 and is seeking statements of capability from potential offerors. Preference will be given to small businesses with experience and staffing to perform the requirement as demonstrated in their capability statement.

FNS is seeking a contractor to conduct a study that will examine States' varying program and policy options, workflow, business processes, and other features to identify the program elements and practices that facilitate high APT rates. The study will include a survey of all 50 States and the District of Columbia as well as a review of program administrative data, including administrative and demonstration project waivers. In addition, the study will include a review of reports from studies done by FNS on this issue.

Only electronic copies of capability statements will be accepted and should be emailed to: Ashley.Owens@fns.usda.gov. The e-mail shall contain the following subject line: Response to Sources Sought Notice - AG-3198-S-15-0042: Identifying Program Components and Practices That Influence Snap Application Processing Timeliness Rates. 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 no later than May 15, 2015 by 2:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.