Lockbox service for Missing Participants Program
ID: RSP-25-0004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATIONPENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATIONPENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPWASHINGTON, DC, 20005, USA

NAICS

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: FINANCIAL (R710)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d62b7b2f32a94c528e3e86b2e75fbc91/view
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    The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is seeking contractor services for its Lockbox service as part of the Missing Participants Program, aimed at ensuring the retirement income protection of millions of American workers through Defined Benefit Pension plans. The contractor will be responsible for securely processing funds sent to PBGC's Missing Participants Account, which includes daily documentation, scanning checks, uploading data to a secured banking service, and providing monthly reports on account deposits and wire transfers. This initiative is critical for enhancing the operational efficiency of the Missing Participants Program, especially as it expands to include additional pension plans. Interested firms must submit their responses to the attached Request for Information (RFI) questions to the Contracting Officer by 2 PM Eastern on April 30, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Mary Skaggs at skaggs.mary@pbgc.gov or Don Sittman at sittman.donald@pbgc.gov.

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    Mary Skaggs
    skaggs.mary@pbgc.gov
    Don Sittman
    sittman.donald@pbgc.gov
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    Lockbox RFI Questions.docx
    The document provides a set of questions for a Request for Information (RFI) regarding lockbox services as specified in the associated Statement of Work. It seeks to gather detailed insights from firms interested in providing these services. Specifically, the first question requests companies to outline their capabilities in delivering the required lockbox services, while the second question asks for a recent example that demonstrates their track record in this area. This RFI process reflects the government's due diligence in assessing potential vendors by ensuring they possess the necessary experience and qualifications related to lockbox service operations, essential for managing financial transactions securely and efficiently. The responses will aid in evaluating which firms are best suited for potential contracts in relation to financial services under state and federal guidelines.
    Statement of Work.pdf
    The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is seeking contractor services for its Missing Participants Program, which ensures retirement income protection for millions of American workers through Defined Benefit Pension plans. The scope includes providing Lockbox services that enable administrators of standard terminated plans to send funds securely to PBGC's Missing Participants Account. The contractor will also be responsible for daily documentation, scanning checks, and uploading data to a secured banking service. Monthly reporting of account deposits and wire transfers is necessary, along with a comprehensive invoice for services rendered. The contractor is to utilize its facilities to perform these services while adhering to stringent privacy standards for data transmission. The overall goal is to enhance the operational efficiency of the Missing Participants Program as it expands to include additional pension plans. The expected performance period for this contract is ongoing, highlighting the PBGC's commitment to optimizing the management of retirement benefits and ensuring timely payments to beneficiaries through secure processes.
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