Online Legal Database Subscription Services for CLE & Certification

Sources Sought Synopsis

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for Online Legal Database Subscription with 24/7 accessibility for continuing legal education. Vendor must provide Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits and accreditation to the users in all the states in the USA (to include Puerto Rico). The database must always be current on law courses as related to each state. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 611430--Professional Management Development and Training, and the Small Business Standard is $11 million, PSC Code U010, for Certifications and Accreditations for Educational Institutes.

There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) organization name, address, email address, website address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. The capability statement shall not exceed 4 pages.

Based on the responses to this sources-sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards may be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by July 11, 2019 at 1:00 pm EST. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Joan.E.Jones@hud.gov and Ramesh.J.Sharma@hud.gov. Additional information on the required services is listed below.

If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please e-mail Joan.E.Jones@hud.gov and Ramesh.J.Sharma@hud.gov.

Background:

The previous requirement was a task order off of a FEDLINK schedule and was a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type task order with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. The task order expired before the exercise of the fourth option due to the Government shutdown.

General Description of Work:

Contractor must be able to:

• assign users their log-on information
• respond to concerns within 24 hours
• provide accessibility to research legal information
• provide accessibility to print information
• assist users in identifying courses that could help them in their field of expertise
• provide and apply CLE credits to the users' states in USA and Puerto Rico.
• invoice monthly
• provide on-demand programming and webcast and course material
• provide current data nationwide as it relates to the legal arena.
• provide access to more than an estimated (but not guaranteed) 500 users
• provide helpdesk support to assist users in accessibility, current legal terms, and issues with computer log-on, set-up and knowledge of courses
• provide and apply certification per the individuals' state and Puerto Rico
• provide quality materials and courses that are current per state and Puerto Rico
• provide customer service

Below are the characteristics of the Online Legal Database Subscription requirements:

• demonstrable knowledge in diverse areas of courses offered
• previous related experience in assisting users in navigating the database of courses
• demonstrated ability to ensure staff across the USA and Puerto Rico can log on and produce a usage report
• ensure users can log in across the USA and Puerto Rico and produce usage reports
• ability to assist users in selecting courses that relate to their field of expertise
Contemplated report requirements:

• Monthly invoices
• Number of users
• Activity by users (usage)
• Down time
Contemplated dollar value of the project:

This requirement is for a base year of twelve months plus 4 twelve-month options with an estimated value of $800,000.00

Contemplated place of performance:

Courses shall be virtual.

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