SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Assessment of Mandatory Employment & Training (E&T) Programs - Sources Sought Notice
- Notice Date
- 3/28/2017
- Notice Type
- Cancellation
- NAICS
- 541720
— Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Contract Management Branch, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 228, Alexandria, Virginia, 22302
- ZIP Code
- 22302
- Solicitation Number
- AG-3198-S-17-0041
- Point of Contact
- Natasha L. Abbington, Phone: 7034576776
- E-Mail Address
-
natasha.abbington@fns.usda.gov
(natasha.abbington@fns.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Sources Sought Notice This SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE is for small businesses only. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine the interest and feasibility of a small business set-aside for the following requirement: Assessment of Mandatory Employment & Training (E&T) Programs. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor will the U.S. Government pay for information solicited. The information from this notice will help the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) plan their acquisition strategy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) intends to issue a procurement for the subject research study in Fiscal Year 2017 and is seeking statements of capability from potential offerors. Preference will be given to small businesses with experience and staffing to perform the requirement as demonstrated in their capability statement. FNS is seeking a contractor to conduct a research study that will examine features of mandatory E&T programs (screening processes, orientation, sanction policy, etc.) and assess how they may impact E&T participation and sanction rates. The Contractor will determine: (1) what is known about how well mandatory programs help SNAP participants move toward economic self-sufficiency, and (2) how variations in State processes and services may impact participation and sanction rates. FNS plans to conduct an in-depth study of mandatory E&T programs in 5-6 States. This will include the following activities: • Selecting, recommending, and recruiting States for participation in the study. • Developing and pretesting data collection instruments and obtaining OMB clearance. • Training data collectors. • Collecting primary data through in-person interviews with State SNAP staff and service providers. • Conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis of all primary and secondary data sources, including extant data and interviews with stakeholders. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. The Food and Nutrition Service, Office of Policy Support (OPS) & Contracts Management Division (CMD), is conducting a market survey to determine the availability and technical capability of qualified small businesses, including small disadvantaged businesses (SDB), 8(a) small businesses, woman-owned small businesses (WOSB), veteran owned small businesses (VOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), and Historically Under-utilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small businesses capable of conducting a research study that will explore whether policy options designed to improve access for the elderly are effective. Only electronic copies of capability statements will be accepted and should be emailed to: Natasha Abbington at natasha.abbington@fns.usda.gov. The e-mail shall contain the following subject line: Response to Sources Sought Notice – AG-3198-S-17-0041: Assessment of Mandatory Employment & Training Programs. A determination by the Government to proceed with the acquisition as a set-aside is within the discretion of the Government. If capability statements are not received from at least two responsible small businesses or if the Government determines that no small business concerns are capable of performing this requirement based upon an assessment of the capability statements submitted, the Government may proceed with a full and open competition. Please submit all information to Natasha Abbington at natasha.abbington@fns.usda.gov by April 11, 2017 by 4:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USDA/FNS/CMB/AG-3198-S-17-0041/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia, 22302, United States
- Zip Code: 22302
- Zip Code: 22302
- Record
- SN04450126-W 20170330/170328235314-1b681eedd21727f586fb461e57376dd6 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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