National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

The proposed acquisition listed herein is legislatively mandated for nationally recognized, nonprofit fatherhood promotion organizations. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Program Support Center, Division of Acquisition Management intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) on behalf of the Office of Family Assistance (OFA) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of HHS for the ongoing operation of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NFRC). The RFP number is 11-233-SOL-00430. The NAICS code is 541611.

The proposed acquisition is to provide for the development of a clearinghouse, a media campaign, and the support of the Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood programs and initiatives. The contractor shall work with OFA to modify and enhance the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NFRC), www.fatherhood.gov, to develop and maintain a dynamic national clearinghouse. The clearinghouse will promote and support responsible fatherhood, especially healthy marriage within the context of fatherhood, economic stability, and parenting. Additionally, the clearinghouse will be designed to assist stakeholders in efforts to promote and support responsible fatherhood. In accordance with any HHS policies and requirements, the contractor shall develop various forms of media and technology to engage and communicate with fathers and practitioners from the responsible fatherhood field directly across the country. The contractor shall develop, promote and design a distribution strategy for a national responsible fatherhood media campaign. Also, the contractor will provide logistical support for up to five responsible fatherhood events and develop products and a virtual community for the responsible fatherhood field.

The period of performance is anticipated to be a 12 month base period followed by 2 optional 12 month periods.

The RFP will be made available electronically at http://www.fedbizopps.gov no sooner than 15 days after the issuance of this notice. All responsible nationally recognized, nonprofit fatherhood promotion organizations may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The closing date will be approximately 30 days after issuance of the RFP.