The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking a contractor to provide Knowledge Management Services (KMS) for its Office of Policy Development & Research (PD&R). The contract aims to enhance content development, information dissemination, and online services management, particularly for the HUD User website, which is vital for housing and community development research. This initiative is essential for maintaining effective communication and sharing of research findings, ensuring compliance with federal information security protocols, and supporting the PD&R's mission through innovative tools and robust content management. Interested parties should note that the estimated project value is $26 million for a base period of 12 months with four option years, and responses are due by January 15, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Dwayne Gist at dwayne.e.gist@hud.gov or Branka Markovic Jovanovic at Branka.MarkovicJovanovic@hud.gov.

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) seeks a contractor for Knowledge Management Services (KMS) to enhance the Office of Policy Development & Research (PD&R)'s mission. The contract focuses on content development, information dissemination, and online services for huduser.gov, a key platform for housing and community development research. Key tasks include producing publications like "Evidence Matters" and "PD&R Edge," managing information requests, staffing conferences, and maintaining PD&R's websites and databases. The contractor must ensure Section 508 compliance, adhere to strict information security protocols (e.g., FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP), and potentially transition AWS accounts to HUD's infrastructure. Deliverables include various articles, marketing plans, compliance documents, and monthly progress reports, all under specific performance standards. The contract spans a base period of 12 months with four option periods, requiring the contractor to furnish facilities, equipment, and materials, including a warehouse for publications.

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) seeks a contractor for Knowledge Management Services (KMS) for its Office of Policy Development & Research (PD&R). This sources sought synopsis aims to identify qualified organizations for content development, information dissemination, online services management (including the HUD User website), and reporting. The current contract expires in June 2026. The services require compliance with federal information security protocols (NIST, FIPS, FISMA) and Section 508 accessibility. The estimated project value is $26 million for a one-year base period and four option years, with performance metrics covering personnel, IT infrastructure, publication storage, website availability, article production, mailing, and reporting. Responses are due by January 15, 2026.

The Research Utilization Division (RUD) within the Office of Policy Development & Research (PD&R) at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking a contractor for the Knowledge Management Services (KMS) contract. The KMS contract’s functional areas are –

1. Develop content (text and accompanying graphics) for publications, outreach, and communication efforts (print and electronic); support PD&R’s information and dissemination efforts; and manage clearinghouse components (warehousing and order fulfillment)

1. Information Dissemination: It includes managing information services that support public access to research, providing dissemination services that ensure timely distribution of materials across print and digital channels, and executing communication and marketing efforts that promote PD&R products, initiatives, and outreach objectives

1. PD&R Online Services: It includes administering and securing all PD&R websites, performing routine and long-term maintenance, and ensuring continuous digital content updates to keep information accurate, accessible, and user focused. The contractor will implement web enhancements, integrate new web technologies, and advance capabilities across PD&R data systems, mapping applications, and mobile data applications. Responsibilities also include updating and optimizing associated databases, supporting systems development, and delivering innovative improvements that strengthen functionality, usability, performance, and security cross all platforms.

1. Reporting: It includes developing and maintaining a comprehensive Management Work Plan that outlines workflows, schedules, quality controls, and resource allocation. The contractor will also prepare Monthly Progress Reports that provide updates on accomplishments, challenges, performance metrics, and upcoming tasks.

The contractor must address these two interrelated functions of the Knowledge Management Services contract by maintaining a breadth of understanding of content and knowledge related to housing and community development. PD&R uses research and data to identify emerging issues and support policy solutions based on evidence-based research and best practices, and this contract will further that culture of knowledge sharing through a modern and agile website, innovative tools, robust content development, and innovative dissemination and communication services.

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