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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 24, 2002 FBO #0143
SOURCES SOUGHT

R -- Out-of-School Time Policies and Practices Technical Assistance Project

Notice Date

4/22/2002
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, Program Support Center, Division of Acquisition Management, Parklawn Building Room 5-101 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD, 20857
 

ZIP Code

20857
 

Solicitation Number

233-02-0054
 

Response Due

5/1/2002
 

Archive Date

5/16/2002
 

Point of Contact

Anthony Foster, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-443-3415, Fax 301-443-3849, - Margaret Kelly, Contracting Officer, Phone 301-443-4988, Fax 301-443-3849,
 

E-Mail Address

afoster@psc.gov, mkelly@psc.gov
 

Description

This is a sources sought announcement looking for small business concerns who can demonstrate they have the experience and capabilities to perform the tasks within the following statement of work. The Department of Health and Human Services, Program Support Center, Division of Acquisition Management intends to issue a Request for Proposal in the future. The offeror shall provide technical assistance to Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Lead Agencies at the State level on the use of CCDF funds to support out-of-school time programs both directly and through coordination with other government programs and other sectors. More specifically, the project will: Identify ways that all 50 States and communities are using CCDF subsidy and quality dollars to support out-of-school time programs, and share these practices and approaches with other States; Identify administrative and implementation issues related to CCDF investments in out-of-school time programs, and provide information and context (about barriers, problems, opportunities) as well as practical tools that will help CCDF administrators make decisions; Identify other major programs and sectors that are potential partners for CCDF in supporting out-of-school time programs, and identify models, strategies and tools for coordination with other programs and sectors in support of out-of-school time programs. IN RESPONDING TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS MUST SUBMIT WRITTEN CAPABILITY STATEMENTS THAT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: (1) Knowledge and expertise related to the Child Care and Development Fund and how it is administered at the State and local levels to support out-of-school time programs. In particular, the contractor should be familiar with State subsidy policies, quality initiatives, and licensing practices. (2) Experience working with State Child Care Lead Agencies and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing States using CCDF to support out-of-school time programs. Knowledge of the most effective delivery mechanisms for meeting challenging and complex technical assistance needs of States. (3) Knowledge and expertise related to policies and practices of other out-of-school time funding sources (including the Department of Health and Human Service?s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Department of Education?s 21st Century Community Learning Centers and the Department of Agriculture?s food and nutrition programs) as well as financing strategies for integrating funding to provide comprehensive services. (4) Knowledge and experience on a wide range of specific topics related to out-of-school time programs--including funding, Federal and State policy, program development and implementation, professional development and workforce issues, service delivery, and collaboration. (5) Capacity and experience in managing complex, national-level technical assistance projects, including experience related to: producing written technical assistance materials on out-of-school time programs; providing and facilitating technical assistance events (e.g., on-site training, peer-to-peer technical assistance, telephone consultation, meetings) related to out-of-school time issues; and experience promoting collaboration across agencies, programs or funding sources in the out-of-school time field. (6)Familiarity with Federal programs and policies related to out-of-school time programs. (7) Sufficient numbers of qualified staff and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently?including the development of written technical assistance materials and the provision of technical assistance events in the field. (8) Qualified staff with exemplary academic, professional and technical experience and knowledge related to out-of school time programs, the Child Care and Development Fund, and national-level technical assistance projects. THE TASKS UNDER THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL INCLUDE: Identifying and tracking CCDF investments in out-of-school time programs in all 50 States--including subsidy policies, licensing practices, and quality initiatives at the State and local levels. Each State implements CCDF differently; therefore the analysis will require a thorough national effort. The descriptions compiled on these investments from a variety of sources will include information such as key activities, funding and resources, history and development, and results achieved. Developing (including researching, writing and producing) written technical assistance materials on a wide variety of topics related to CCDF support for out-of-school time programs?including funding, program development and implementation, service delivery, research, and collaboration. These materials may take a variety of formats, including publications, issue briefs, training curricula, handouts, and worksheets. The materials will provide background, context, models, options, strategies, resources and tools to help CCDF administrators make practical implementation decisions related to out-of-school time programs. Providing and facilitating technical assistance events for audiences of State policymakers and administrators--including training presentations, forums, meetings, on-site consultation, and peer-to-peer technical assistance. The contractor will be responsible for providing the technical expertise and resources necessary to plan and produce these events, as well as providing logistical support such as travel arrangements. The contractor must have exemplary knowledge and experience necessary to provide technical assistance to State experts in the field. Responding to requests for information received from CCDF administrators, the Child Care Bureau, Administration for Children and Families Regional Offices, and other interested parties. CAPABILITY STATEMENTS WHICH ADDRESS THE ABOVE ISSUES ARE DUE IN THIS OFFICE NOT LATER THAN CLOSE OF BUSINESS 4:30 P.M. EST, MAY 1, 2002. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE EXIST, PLEASE NO TELEPHONE CALLS, EMAIL OR FACSIMILE REQUEST WILL BE ACCEPTED.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Washington, DC

Zip Code: 20447

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00063927-W 20020424/020422213151 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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