Exploring the Causes of State Variation in SNAP Administrative Costs

This SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE is for small businesses only. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine the interest and feasibility of a small business set-aside for the following requirement: Exploring the Causes of State Variation in SNAP Administrative Costs. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor will the U.S. Government pay for information solicited. The information from this notice will help the Food and Nutrition Service plan their acquisition strategy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is seeking a contractor to conduct an analysis of the variation in State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) administrative expenses. This study will use extant data and available information to identify components and processes that explain the State variation in expenses on a cost per case basis. Only electronic copies of capability statements will be accepted and should be emailed to: Jessica Carrillo at [email protected] ; cc: [email protected]. The e-mail shall contain the following subject line: Response to Sources Sought Notice - AG-3198-S-17-0064: Exploring the Causes of State Variation in SNAP Administrative Costs. A determination by the Government to proceed with the acquisition as a set-aside is within the discretion of the Government. If capability statements are not received from at least two responsible small businesses or if the Government determines that no small business concerns are capable of performing this requirement based upon an assessment of the capability statements submitted, the Government may proceed with a full and open competition. Please submit all information to Jessica Carrillo at [email protected] ; cc: [email protected] no later than June 8, 2017 no later than by 2:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.