SS-Implementation of Older American's Act Rule Changes

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is seeking to procure sole-source technical assistance services from Advancing States to support implementation of Older Americans Act (OAA) Rule Changes. The primary objective is to conduct a comprehensive technical review of current practices, perform a gap analysis, and update ODHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the OAA Final Rule by October 1, 2025. Specific deliverables include implementation assistance, development of State Plan on Aging amendments, creation of corrective action plans, policy and procedure updates, training materials, assessment and evaluation frameworks, monitoring protocols, and InterRAI Analysis tools. The contract requires Advancing States to leverage their unique expertise as the representative organization for 56 state and territorial agencies on aging and disabilities, with a critical focus on meeting federal regulatory compliance within the mandated timeline. The procurement is structured as a sole-source determination with a contract value of $329,750.00, and potential protesters must submit challenges within seven calendar days of the initial posting on OregonBuys.

The contract appears to be exclusively targeted to Advancing States due to their specialized relationship with the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and their unparalleled technical expertise in OAA implementation. No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement allows ODHS to potentially purchase additional goods, services, or training from the contractor for up to five years based on ongoing compliance needs with the updated rules. The sole-source justification emphasizes Advancing States' exclusive partnership with ACL and their comprehensive understanding of aging and disability services regulations. With a contract value of $329,750.00, the procurement represents a focused, strategic investment in ensuring regulatory compliance and improving state-level aging services infrastructure through targeted technical assistance and policy development.