Feasibility of Tribal Administration of Federal Nutrition Programs

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: Tribal Administration of Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs. 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 (FNS) plan their acquisition strategy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) intends to issue a procurement for the subject research study in Fiscal Year 2014 and is seeking statements of capability from potential offerors. Preference will be given to small businesses with experience and staffing to perform the requirement as demonstrated in their capability statement.Only electronic copies of capability statements will be accepted and should be emailed to: FNS is seeking a contractor to determine the feasibility of tribal administration of Federal nutrition assistance programs, in response to Section 4004(b)(2) in the Agriculture Act of 2014. This study will examine the requirements of administering the federal nutrition assistance programs, by examining the services, functions, and activities associated with program administration and assessing the capabilities of tribes to administer all or portions of the programs. This may include the following activities: reviewing consulting with tribal leaders, developing data collection instruments, developing a sampling frame, surveying tribes using a questionnaire, conducting telephone and in-person interviews, and conducting site visits. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. Please submit all information to Pamela Martin at [email protected] by May 1, 2014 by 4:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time. ONLY ELECTRONIC COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED .