Verification of Lender Eligibility (VOLE)

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is soliciting proposals to provide verification of lender eligibility services for the Federal Housing Administration. The selected contractor will be required to verify that newly proposed and recertifying lenders and housing counseling agencies seeking to participate in FHA programs meet eligibility requirements under the National Housing Act, HUD regulations, and related guidance. Offerors must demonstrate experience verifying eligibility for similar programs. Evaluation will be based on technical approach, past performance, and price. Proposals are due by October 16, 2020.

There is no set-aside designation. The NAICS code is 519130. West Publishing Corporation is the incumbent contractor. Services will include verifying eligibility qualifications for unlimited applicants online and providing related user support, training, and reporting nationwide over a one-year base period and four one-year options. The current contract value is undisclosed, though total contract value may be significant based on five-year term and unlimited verification volume.