Asset Forfeiture Administrative Support Services
ID: 15JPSS25N00000040Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONSJMD-PROCUREMENT SERVICES STAFFWASHINGTON, DC, 20530, USA

NAICS

All Other Legal Services (541199)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL (R418)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e64342f7c8504e16af82eb55e2b0fd70/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking qualified contractors to provide Asset Forfeiture Administrative Support Services, aimed at enhancing the nationwide asset forfeiture program critical to law enforcement efforts. The procurement requires a range of clerical, administrative, and professional services, structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, which allows for task orders based on various pricing models, including time-and-material or labor-hour frameworks. This initiative underscores the importance of effective asset seizure processes, legal support, and financial operations, necessitating personnel with appropriate training and security clearances to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. Interested parties should contact Christina Y. Murray at christina.murray@usdoj.gov for further details regarding the solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christina Y. Murray
    christina.murray@usdoj.gov
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    Draft AFASS SOW.doc
    The document outlines the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) solicitation for Asset Forfeiture Administrative Support Services. It specifies the need for clerical, administrative, and professional services to bolster the nationwide asset forfeiture program, integral for law enforcement efforts. The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement, allowing for task orders issued on various pricing bases such as time-and-material or labor-hour frameworks. The scope includes comprehensive support for asset seizure processes, data analysis, legal support, and financial operations, while emphasizing the necessity for personnel with appropriate training and security clearances. Key components include a thorough staffing plan, health benefits framework, and training mandates to ensure personnel remain qualified. The contract also addresses quality control, recruitment and retention strategies to minimize turnover, and outlines contingency plans for emergencies. The performance of services will take place across various DOJ components and offices, with a tailored approach for compliance and operational efficiency. This solicitation reflects the DOJ's commitment to enhancing its asset forfeiture capabilities while adhering to rigorous standards of quality and accountability.
    Labor Category Descriptions.docx
    The document outlines labor category descriptions for Asset Forfeiture Administrative Support Services, delineating the qualifications and specific responsibilities for various positions outlined in a Request for Proposal (RFP). The labor categories range from Clerical positions (I and II), Records Examiner/Analyst, Supervisory roles, to various levels of Paralegal/Legal Assistant roles, culminating in the positions of Project Director and Program Manager. Each category includes minimum educational requirements, experience levels, and specific skill sets necessary for effective service delivery. Key to these roles is the need for strong communication skills, familiarity with legal research, and the ability to manage case files and financial operations relevant to asset forfeiture cases. The RFP encourages contractors to propose personnel who meet or exceed these standards to ensure high-quality performance within government contracts, reflecting the operational demands and legal complexities of asset forfeiture matters. This structured approach highlights the government's objective of maintaining accountability and efficiency in the procurement of professional services for asset forfeiture operations across federal, state, and local levels.
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