Federal Lobbying Consulting Services

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, located in Buffalo, New York, is seeking a full-service federal lobbying firm based in Washington, D.C. through Request for Proposal #25-549 for Federal Lobbying Consulting Services. The selected vendor will be responsible for advocating for policies that benefit cancer patients, promote cancer research, and strengthen Roswell Park's national and international oncology leadership position. Key deliverables include strategic advice, legislative tracking, policy analysis, identifying funding opportunities, and developing government relations strategies focused on federal healthcare and cancer-related initiatives. The contract will have an initial three-year term with options for two successive one-year renewals. Proposals are due on September 12, 2025, by 2:00 pm EST, with questions accepted until September 3, 2025, before 12 pm EST. The evaluation criteria will be weighted as follows: 40% for financials, 30% for requirements, 25% for ability to meet Roswell Park's needs, and 5% for references. Bidders must demonstrate extensive expertise in U.S. healthcare policy, specialized cancer-related policy knowledge, direct Capitol Hill experience, and strong interpersonal skills.

The procurement has no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, with 0% goals for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), and Disadvantaged Owned Sub-Contracting. The previous contractor for an identical or substantially similar contract was Greenberg Traurig LLP. The pricing structure will be a monthly firm fixed fee with separately billed and pre-approved expenses, subject to GSA per diem rates for Buffalo, New York. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, professional liability, and umbrella/excess liability insurance. The contract requires strict compliance with New York State Finance Law, Equal Employment Opportunity policies, and Executive Order No. 16 regarding business operations in Russia. Successful proposals must include at least two references from similar-sized organizations and may be subject to post-bid interviews. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the five-year potential contract duration suggests a significant financial commitment for ongoing federal lobbying services.