Office of Community Services (OCS) Innovation, Integration and Capacity Building (IICB)

Synopses for Proposed Contract Action From: Office of Community Services (OCS) Innovation, Integration and Capacity Building NAICS Code : 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services NAICS Code: 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services Request for Proposal Number: TBD THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENT TO SOLICIT AND AWARD AN UNRESTRICTED CONTRACT FOR TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN SUPPORT OF THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES. Background- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS) is responsible for administering six complex block and discretionary programs that have an annual appropriation of approximately 6 billion dollars in grants for 50 states, five territories, 218 Indian Tribes, and numerous other entities. These funds are used to provide services and promote economic self-sufficiency for low-income individuals, families, and communities in every county of the United States. OCS’ mission-critical functions include all aspects of grant administration and financial management and oversight. OCS is responsible for administrating the following blocks and discretionary programs: Community Services Block Grant Act: Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program (CFDA 93.569). Community Economic Development (CED) Program (CDFA 93.570). Rural Community Development (RCD) Program (CDFA 93.570). Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (CFDA 93.568) . Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP ). Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) (CFDA 93.667) Description of Services- OCS is seeking a contractor that can orchestrate multiple tasks, across multiple program areas and has the experience and capacity to provide a skilled labor force across discreet program areas that provide support to increase the efficiency of carrying out OCS’ mission critical functions. This contract support will provide cost-saving and efficiencies by having a single approach to support office-wide administrative and capacity shortfalls caused by limited staffing or other resources. Additionally, the Contractor will provide services (Staffing, Materials, and Resources) to evaluate OCS’ environment and develop a management approach that builds efficient and effective capabilities while supporting congressional mandates, administrating a One-OCS approach across all six discretionary programs and boost OCS’ capacity to achieve outcomes that promote economic self-sufficiency for low-income communities and the people who live in them. Period of Performance- The contract will include a Base Period of 12-months and one (1) Option Period of 12-months, with anticipated start date on or about 30 September 2021. Place of performance- The Contract’s place of performance is intended to be at the Mary E. Switzer Building, Washington D.C., via remote locations, and at Contractor’s facilities. Responding to Notice- Parties interested in this announcement should respond in accordance with the instructions provided in the Addendums to Section L-Instructions to Offerors of the forthcoming solicitation. All questions may be sent to the Contract Specialist, Tiffany Burroughs, via email at [email protected].