Youngstown National Resource Network Pilot

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is in the process of issuing Request for Quotation Number DU205NC-12-Q-0028, in support of the Research Utilization Division, Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R).  The proposed procurement will support the pilot, Strong Cities Communities National Resource Network (SC2 Network) engagement in the City of Youngstown, OH - one of seven pilot sites for the Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2) Initiative.  Specifically, this project will support an Operations and Efficiency Task Force funded by local and philanthropic resources by providing the Office of PD&R in HUD with a comprehensive assessment of the Federal and State barriers to the efficient use of resources used for the City of Youngstown's residential demolition activities.  The assessment will also provide recommendations for streamlining and prioritizing the City's residential demolition activities, per the work requirements set out in the Statement of Work (SOW) which will be in the RFQ.

The North American Industry Classification System (NACIS) Code is 541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. The Small Business Size Standard is $19 million.  The RFQ contract type is Firm Fixed Price (FFP).  The proposed period of performance is thirty-eight (38) weeks, from the Effective Date of Award.  This is a notice only, and it is not a request for solicitation (RFQ).  The RFQ will be issued on or about July 27, 2012.  The RFQ and any amendments, updates, questions, answers and changes to the posted information will be available at the following websites:  http://www.fedbizopps.gov/, and the HUD Current Contracting Opportunities website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpo/contract.cfm.  A Purchase Order Award will be made under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) in a not to exceed amount of $150,000.

Potential Quoter(s) who download copies of the RFQ form HUD's Internet site will not automatically received any amendments to the RFQ.  Potential Quoter's are advised to check the website frequently to see if HUD has issued any amendments to the RFQ.  All amendments will be posted to FedBizOpps and the HUD Homepage Contracting Opportunties website.