The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) seeks legal services for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and employment law matters through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The chosen law firm must specialize in Federal employment law, including Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Equal Pay Act, and Genetic Information Nondisclosure Act. Services encompass legal advice, representation in disciplinary actions, EEO complaint adjudication, internal grievances, arbitrations, and federal court litigation. The firm must be within 150 miles of FHFA headquarters, provide court reporting and expert witnesses, and ensure data security for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The contract has a five-year ordering period from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2031, with a maximum ceiling of $2,600,000. Key personnel requirements include partners with at least 10 years and associates with at least 5 years of post-Juris Doctor experience in federal civilian personnel law and EEO. Deliverables include monthly reports and high-quality written products that comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and CUI marking requirements.

This government file, FHF-26-Q-0003 Attachment B, outlines the contractual clauses and provisions for federal government RFPs, grants, and state/local RFPs, with a specific focus on the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). It details general terms, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses incorporated by reference, and specific FHFA clauses. Key aspects include compliance with anti-discrimination laws, the non-personal nature of services, and the incorporation of various FAR clauses covering areas such as System for Award Management, commercial entity codes, contract terms and conditions, and accelerated payments to subcontractors. The document also addresses detailed procedures for inspection/acceptance, invoice requirements, payment processes (including handling overpayments and interest), risk of loss, taxes, and termination for convenience or cause. FHFA-specific clauses cover dispute resolution, acknowledging FHFA as a non-appropriated funded agency not subject to the Contract Disputes Act, public release of contract award information, and nondisclosure of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The file also includes safeguarding requirements for contractor information systems and clauses related to ordering, order limitations, indefinite quantity, options to extend services and contract terms, stop-work orders, government delay of work, and the binding nature of written agreements. The FHFA's unique dispute process and its non-appropriated status are emphasized, along with stringent rules regarding CUI and public information.

This government file is a wage determination (No.: 2015-4281, Revision No.: 35) from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, applicable to federal service contracts in the District of Columbia, specific Maryland counties (Charles, Prince George's), and Virginia counties (Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fauquier, Loudoun, Manassas, Manassas Park, Prince William, Stafford). It outlines required wage rates for numerous administrative, automotive, food service, maintenance, health, information technology, and other occupations. The document also details fringe benefits including health and welfare (with different rates for EO 13706-covered contracts), vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. Special provisions cover computer employees (exemptions), air traffic controllers and weather observers (night and Sunday pay), hazardous pay differentials (8% or 4% for ordnance-related work), and uniform allowances. It also describes the conformance process for unlisted occupations, emphasizing comparison with the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations." The file references Executive Order (EO) 13706 regarding paid sick leave and EO 13658 for minimum wage requirements on federal contracts.

The document outlines the labor cost structure for government contract FHF-26-Q-0003, detailing pricing worksheets for Ordering Periods I-V and Years VI-VIII. It specifies labor categories such as Partner, Associate, Junior Associate, and Legal Assistant/Paralegal Support, for which quoters must provide hourly rates. These rates are comprehensive, covering all associated costs including overhead, overtime, local travel, G&A, and profit, excluding only Other Direct Costs (ODCs) and specific travel. The document explicitly states that no additional markup charges will be paid for administering reimbursables or subcontractor costs beyond the loaded hourly rates. It also clarifies that these labor rates will apply to any Task Order extending beyond the IDIQ's ordering period, with specific provisions for rate implementation if FAR Clause 52.217-8 is exercised to extend Ordering Period V.

The document "FHF-26-Q-0003 Attachment E - Personnel Questionnaire" is a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) attachment that outlines the required information for a personnel questionnaire. This questionnaire is designed to assess the qualifications and experience of individuals proposed for federal personnel law roles. It requests details such as name, title, proposed role (Partner or Associate), and years of post-bar admission practice in federal personnel law. The core of the questionnaire focuses on the individual's experience representing federal employees or agencies before various federal forums, including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), federal courts, and labor forums (e.g., Federal Service Impasses Panel, Federal Labor Relations Authority). For each forum, it asks for the number of years practicing, approximate case numbers, types of cases/matters, and any significant cases. Additionally, it seeks information on experience advising or representing federal agencies or employees in personnel matters such as misconduct, settlement negotiations, poor performance, grievances, and reasonable accommodations, prior to formal action at the EEOC or MSPB. This document is crucial for evaluating a candidate's expertise and relevance to federal personnel law matters.

The document "FHF-26-Q-0003 Solicitation Questions" outlines a structured format for submitting questions related to a solicitation. It requires respondents to provide the question number, the question itself, the name of the relevant document (e.g., "Attachment A - Performance Work Statement"), and the specific section within that document (e.g., "Section 3 of Attachment A - Performance Work Statement"). This structure is designed to facilitate clear, organized inquiries from prospective bidders or grantees regarding government RFPs, federal grants, or state and local RFPs, ensuring that all questions are directly traceable to specific parts of the solicitation documents.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued solicitation FHF-26-Q-0003, a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for legal services specializing in Federal employment law and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) matters. This small business set-aside aims to award two Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Quoters must be registered in SAM and submit proposals in four volumes: Technical Quotation—Law Firm Experience, Technical Quotation—Personnel Experience, Past Performance, and Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plan, Price Quotation, and Representations and Certifications. Evaluation prioritizes technical merit, with Law Firm Experience screened first, followed by Personnel Experience, Past Performance, and COI Mitigation Plan, with fair and reasonable pricing determining the final award. Questions are due by January 8, 2025.