FOIA AND INFORMATION ACCESS STAFFING SUPPORT SERVICES
ID: 10762431075Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUMWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OPERATIONS RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (R405)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f494f5696e8843ce93346aa3aa26376b/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is seeking to contract expert support services for its Office of Information Programs and Services (IPS) to ensure compliance with information access programs. This is a sources sought notice for market research purposes only, issued under NAICS code 541611: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services.

    The scope of work involves providing project management and staff support for IPS programs related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act, appeals, litigation, special document production, and declassification. The work includes record reviews, data integrity maintenance, financial controls, quality assurance, and project management.

    Key tasks require expertise in FOIA, Privacy Act, and information access laws. The contractor will assign a Project Manager and provide staff support across various levels of expertise, including Senior Management Consultants, Senior Information Access and Management Professionals, Information Access and Management Professionals, Management Analyst Professionals, and Administrative Assistants. Their duties will encompass case management, record searches, reviews, and administrative support.

    The eligibility criteria indicate an emphasis on companies that are 8(a) Certified ANC/NHO/Tribally Owned Entities, with the ability to provide the required staff support and demonstrate expertise in information access and management. Qualified firms must submit their responses by the provided deadline, including company information and socio-economic business size.

    The contract details have not been determined and will be decided upon based on the responses received. The period of performance is TBD, with work hours specified from Monday to Friday during office hours.

    Interested parties should submit their responses to the primary contact, Crystal Brooks, via email by the provided deadline for consideration. All correspondence must be conducted via email, and no phone calls will be accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Crystal Brooks
    (202) 640-8282
    BrooksCC@state.gov
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