R--ACF Capacity Building Services
ID: 140D0426Q0114Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEDEPARTMENTAL OFFICESIBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)HERNDON, VA, 20170, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e347cc3ffef3476ba4d982f484c56603/view
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    The Department of the Interior, on behalf of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Community Services (OCS), is issuing a Request for Information/Sources Sought for Capacity Building Services aimed at supporting discretionary and demonstration programs in Fiscal Year 2026. The procurement seeks to identify potential sources capable of providing logistical and administrative services, including Capacity Building Plan development, program management, training and technical assistance, and policy development support. These services are critical for enhancing the capabilities of OCS grant recipients, ensuring effective program implementation, and meeting compliance requirements. Interested vendors must submit their responses by January 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, to the Contracting Officer, Alexandra Tsybulevsky, via email at alexandra_tsybulevsky@ibc.doi.gov.

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    Tsybulevsky, Alexandra
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    alexandra_tsybulevsky@ibc.doi.gov
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    The Department of the Interior, on behalf of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Community Services (OCS), is issuing a Request for Information/Sources Sought for Capacity Building for Discretionary and Demonstration Programs. This notice aims to identify potential sources for providing logistical and administrative services to support capacity building for OCS grant recipients in Fiscal Year 2026. The scope includes Capacity Building Plan development, Program/Project-Management, Capacity Building, Research, Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA), Program Support Services, internal and external communications expansion, and policy development support. Key deliverables include program plans, monthly reports, quality control plans, and support for annual grant competitions. The RFI outlines specific submission requirements, including detailed responses to questions about capabilities, experience, and innovative approaches. The period of performance is 12 months, with services provided on-site, off-site, or a combination thereof, and adherence to strict security and compliance requirements.
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