Asset Forfeiture Administrative Support Services

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (AMD 0004) provides a response to a clarifying question and updates the RFP. It includes an attached response to a clarifying question and an update to the RFP concerning the period for acceptance of offers (Page 43).

• The RFP is updated regarding the period for acceptance of offers.

• A clarifying question response is attached.

• The amendment does not extend the hour and date specified for receipt of offers.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the specified hour and date. Failure to do so may result in offer rejection.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (AMD 0004) provides a response to a clarifying question and updates the RFP.

• It includes an attached response to a clarifying question and an update to the RFP regarding the period for acceptance of offers (Page 43).

• The RFP is updated, specifically concerning the period for acceptance of offers.

• The amendment does not explicitly state a change to proposal deadlines, but it does update the RFP, which may affect submission requirements or timing. Bidders should review the attached clarification and RFP update.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Revision 3) for commercial products and services. The U.S. Department of Justice, Procurement Services Staff, is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) for an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business and is unrestricted.

The solicitation outlines a hybrid contract type with firm-fixed-price (FFP), time-and-materials (T&M), and labor-hour (LH) CLINs. Specific requirements are detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) and other attachments, covering areas such as contract administration, special requirements (including management and supervision of contractor employees), and prohibition against personal services. Security requirements, including personnel security, data security, and system security, are extensively detailed.

• Contract Type: Hybrid (FFP, T&M, LH) IDIQ

• Period of Performance: One base year with four one-year options. Ordering period is from 10/01/2026 through 09/30/2031.

• Estimated Value: $1,300,000,000 ceiling.

• Offer Due Date: June 8, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.

• Proposal Submission: Via email to specified addresses by June 22, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.

• Evaluation Factors: Listed in descending order of importance: Corporate Experience, Management Approach, Staffing Plan, Response to Task Order 1 SOW, Past Performance, and Price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price.

• Key Deadlines: Past Performance Questionnaires due June 1, 2026; Proposals due June 22, 2026; Oral Presentations June 29-30, 2026.

• Set Aside: Small Business

• NAICS Code: 541199, Size Standard: $20.5M

• Subcontracting Goals: Specific goals are outlined for Small Business (36.0%), Small Disadvantaged Business (5.0%), Women-Owned (5.0%), HUBZone (3.0%), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (5.0%).

• Numerous FAR clauses and DOJ-specific clauses are incorporated by reference or in full text, covering areas like contract terms, security, privacy, and reporting.

• A comprehensive list of attachments is provided, including SOWs, pricing tables, wage determinations, and labor category descriptions.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarification on a question submitted by a vendor regarding the offer validity period for RFP Section 4 - Solicitation Provisions, A.1 Addendum to FAR 52.212-1.

• Question: The vendor inquired about the required offer validity period, noting that the default FAR 52.212-1(c) period of 30 calendar days might not be sufficient given the unspecified award date (TBD).
• Answer: The Government has updated the RFP to specify a validity period of 180 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

The validity period for offers has been extended from the default 30 days to 180 calendar days from the proposal due date. Bidders should ensure their proposals account for this extended validity period.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (AMD 0003) provides responses to clarifying questions.

• It includes an updated SF-30 form to correct Block 2 from Amendment 0002.

• Updates have been made to the Request for Proposal (RFP).

• The proposal due date has been extended to June 22, 2026, at 10:00 am EST.

• The RFP has been updated.

• The proposal due date has been extended.

• The proposal due date is extended to June 22, 2026, at 10:00 am EST.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a revised solicitation (Revision 2) for an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a hybrid firm-fixed-price (FFP), time-and-materials (T&M), and labor-hour (LH) contract type. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking proposals for services with an estimated total value of $1,300,000,000. The contract will have a one-year base period with four one-year option periods.

The solicitation outlines various requirements including:

• Management and supervision of contractor employees.

• Adherence to Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS).

• Compliance with personnel security requirements, including background investigations and access to DOJ facilities and systems.

• Strict adherence to privacy and data security protocols, including reporting of breaches and safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

• Specific requirements for IT security, including compliance with FISMA, NIST standards, and obtaining an Authorization to Operate (ATO) for covered information systems.

• Detailed clauses regarding contract administration, including the roles of the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and Security Programs Manager (SPM).

• Provisions for continuing contract performance during national emergencies or pandemics.

• Contract Type: Hybrid FFP, T&M, LH IDIQ

• Period of Performance: 1-year base + four 1-year options

• Estimated Total Value: $1,300,000,000

• NAICS Code: 541199

• Size Standard: $20.5M

• Questions Deadline: May 6, 2026, 10:00 AM EST (via email using Attachment 9).

• Past Performance Questionnaires Due: June 1, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.

• Proposals Due: June 22, 2026, 10:00 AM EST (via email).

• Oral Presentations: June 29-30, 2026.

• Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance): Corporate Experience, Management Approach, Staffing Plan, Response to Task Order 1 SOW, Past Performance, and Price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price.

• Award Basis: Best value tradeoff process.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business (Unrestricted or Set Aside: X UNRESTRICTED OR SMALL BUSINESS).

• Large businesses must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan with goals for Small Business (36%), Small Disadvantaged Business (5%), Women-Owned (5%), HUBZone (3%), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (5%).

• Numerous attachments are referenced, including SOWs, pricing tables, labor category descriptions, and past performance questionnaires.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference many FAR clauses and includes specific DOJ clauses and addenda.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (AMD 0002) provides responses to vendor questions and revises several sections of the original solicitation.

• Revises the Request for Proposal (RFP).

• Revises Attachments 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 10.

• Incorporates the DD Form 254, which details security classification requirements.

• The solicitation's receipt date for offers is not extended.

• Vendors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment as specified in the original solicitation or by other means outlined in the amendment.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarifications and answers to vendor questions regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP).

• Small Business Subcontracting Goals: The goals (36% Small Business, 5% SDB, 5% WOSB, 3% HUBZone, 5% SDVOSB) are to be calculated as a percentage of total planned subcontracting dollars, not total contract value. Updates to the RFP are noted in blue font.
• Past Performance Recency: The requirement for project recency has been updated to five (5) years prior to the RFP closing date, aligning with a previous Q&A response.
• Proposal Due Date Extension: The proposal due date has been extended to June 22, 2026, at 10:00 am EST, to allow non-incumbent Offerors sufficient time to identify and secure qualified key personnel for specific agency footprints.
• Current Services by Location Clarification: Designations like "AFF," "Direct," and "HIDTA" in the "Current Services by Location" PDF refer to funding sources (Asset Forfeiture Fund, Direct Appropriations, federal grant program) or grant types. Positions with these designations are currently vacant and not part of the AFASS program.

This clarification document impacts the solicitation by confirming calculation methods for subcontracting goals, updating the past performance recency requirement, and extending the proposal submission deadline. It also clarifies personnel designations within an attachment.

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Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (Revision 1) is for a hybrid contract with firm-fixed-price (FFP), time-and-materials (T&M), and labor-hour (LH) CLINs under an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) structure. The U.S. Department of Justice is procuring these services. The contract duration is a one-year base period with four one-year option periods. The total estimated value is $1,300,000,000.

The document outlines various contract clauses and provisions, including those related to:

• Contract terms and conditions for commercial items (FAR Deviation)

• Ordering procedures and limitations

• Option to extend services and contract term

• Personnel security requirements, including background investigations and access to DOJ facilities/systems

• Security of Department Information and Systems, including data handling, incident reporting, and cloud computing requirements

• Whistleblower protections and contractor privacy requirements

• Prohibition against performing personal services

• Management and supervision of contractor employees, with defined labor categories and spans of responsibility

• Observance of legal holidays and federal non-work days

• Contract Type: Hybrid (FFP, T&M, LH) IDIQ

• Period of Performance: 1-year base + four 1-year options (ordering period through 09/30/2031, performance through 09/30/2031)

• Estimated Value: $1,300,000,000

• NAICS Code: 541199

• Size Standard: $20.5M

• Questions Due: May 6, 2026, 10:00 AM ET

• Past Performance Questionnaires Due: June 1, 2026, 10:00 AM ET

• Proposals Due: June 8, 2026, 10:00 AM ET (via email to christina.murray@usdoj.gov and ciera.richardson@usdoj.gov)

• Oral Presentations: June 10-11, 2026

• Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance): Corporate Experience, Management Approach, Staffing Plan, Response to Task Order 1 SOW, Past Performance, and Price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price.

• Award Basis: Best value tradeoff process.

• The acquisition is Small Business Set Aside: Unrestricted.

• Large businesses must submit a small business subcontracting plan with goals: Small (36.0%), Small Disadvantaged Business (5.0%), Women-Owned (5.0%), HUBZone (3.0%), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (5.0%).

• The document includes numerous attachments covering SOWs, pricing, labor descriptions, and other relevant information.

• Offerors must complete specific blocks on Standard Form 1449 and adhere to strict proposal preparation and submission guidelines.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide clerical, administrative, and professional services to support the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Asset Forfeiture Program (AFP) nationwide. The AFP aims to enhance public safety and security by removing proceeds of crime and other assets from criminals.

The contractor will support various DOJ and other federal organizations, including the DEA, FBI, U.S. Attorney's Offices, U.S. Marshals Service, ATF, USPIS, and components of DHS, HHS, USDA, DOS, and DOD. Services are required at approximately 490 locations nationwide, currently utilizing around 1,400 contractor personnel.

Nine task areas are defined:

• Clerical Support: Filing, mail services, receptionist duties, operation of office equipment.
• Documentation Services: Typing forms, generating form letters, data entry, record updates, and database retrieval.
• General Support Services: Word processing, data entry, report preparation, and ensuring accuracy for audit compliance.
• Legal Process and Analytical Support: Reviewing legal instruments, assisting attorneys with research and financial record analysis, and providing pre-seizure support to special agents.
• Property Technician Services: Managing seized assets, maintaining inventory, assisting with disposal, and ensuring accountability.
• Fiscal and Financial Operational Services: Managing fiscal documents, data entry into financial systems, and maintaining financial records.
• Technical Writing Services: Developing and editing reports, manuals, and other publications related to asset forfeiture.
• Training Services: Developing and conducting asset forfeiture training curricula.
• Specialized Knowledge Services: Providing expertise in forfeiture operations, complex asset seizure (e.g., cryptocurrency), and process management.

Key deliverables include quarterly Performance Evaluation Meetings, Recruitment Plans, Retention Plans (with a goal of <=15% attrition), Key Personnel Resumes, various monthly and quarterly reports (Contract Management, Recruitment, Performance Status, Labor Hours/Costs, Travel Costs, Invoice Summaries, Staffing, Expenditure), and an Ordering and Operations Report.

• Period of Performance: Base Period (10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027) with four Option Periods extending through 09/30/2031.

• Place of Performance: To be determined at the task order level.

• Security: Contractor must possess a Top Secret Facility Clearance. Work may involve access to classified and unclassified information, requiring compliance with NISPOM.

• Personnel: Key personnel must be identified and approved. Substitutions require advance notice and justification.

• Travel: Local travel is generally not reimbursed. Non-local travel requires advance approval by the COR and must be economical, adhering to Federal Travel Regulations. Government-furnished property includes workstations (monitors, keyboard, mouse).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides Area Wage Determinations for various cities and counties across the United States. It lists specific wage determination numbers and their revision numbers, which are crucial for contractors to understand prevailing wage requirements for labor on federal contracts in these locations.

• City and State: Identifies the geographic location.
• Location AWD County: Specifies the county or counties associated with the wage determination.
• Wage Determination: A unique identifier for the prevailing wage schedule.
• Revision No.: Indicates the version of the wage determination.

Bidders must consult this document to ensure their labor cost estimates and proposed wages comply with the applicable federal wage requirements for the performance locations specified in the opportunity. Failure to adhere to these wage determinations can lead to non-compliance and impact proposal competitiveness.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (AMD 0002) provides responses to vendor questions and revises the RFP and Attachments 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 10. It also incorporates the DD Form 254, which details security classification requirements.

• RFP

• Attachments 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 10

• DD Form 254 (incorporated)

• The amendment does not extend the offer receipt date.

• Vendors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment as instructed.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Current Services by Location," lists current contractor services by location for Asset Forfeiture Administrative Support Services. It details the city, state, requiring office, specific location, and the number of contractors assigned to each.

• City, State: The geographic location of the service.
• Requiring Office: The government agency or office requiring the service (e.g., DEA, EOUSA, ATF, FBI, USMS, USPIS).
• Location: The specific address or facility where the service is provided.
• # of Contractors: The number of contractors currently performing services at that location.

This document provides insight into the current landscape of Asset Forfeiture Administrative Support Services. Bidders can use this information to understand:

• Where services are currently being provided.
• Which government agencies are the primary users of these services.
• The scale of operations at various locations (indicated by the number of contractors). This data can help potential bidders assess the competitive environment, identify potential areas for future opportunities, and understand the types of locations and agencies involved in this service area.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the RFP for the AFASS contract, clarifying various aspects of the solicitation, requirements, and submission process.

• Labor Categories: New labor categories include Cryptocurrency Specialist, Junior Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, Litigation Financial Analyst, Jr. Technical Writer, Technical Writer, and Sr. Technical Writer. The Data Analyst position has been removed. The current FTE count is approximately 1400.
• Submission Requirements: Proposals can be submitted via email, with a file size limit of 10 MB per email. Multiple email submissions are acceptable. PDFs are accepted to ensure successful transmission.
• Proposal Due Date: The proposal submission deadline is confirmed as June 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
• Volume Structure & Page Limits: The RFP has been updated to clarify volume numbering and remove page limitations for Volume I (Entire Business Proposal). Cover pages, tables of contents, and acronym lists are excluded from page counts. Specific guidance has been provided on the content of each volume, including Volume VII (Price) and Volume II (Corporate Experience) vs. Volume III (Management Approach).
• Oral Presentations: Oral presentations will cover Volumes II, III, and V. A maximum of two subject matter experts/key personnel are permitted to attend.
• Past Performance: The past performance recency period has been extended to five years. Affiliate and joint venture past performance will be evaluated. CPARs should be submitted by the proposal due date.
• Pricing: The pricing table has been updated to include Other Direct Costs (ODCs) such as travel, materials, and training, which will be billed as pass-through costs. Offerors will not be required to use an adjustment factor for "All Other" locations.
• Facility Clearance: For Joint Venture Offerors, it is sufficient for individual members to hold the required Top Secret Facility Clearance, rather than the JV itself.

Numerous sections of the RFP have been updated in red font to reflect these clarifications, impacting proposal preparation, submission, and evaluation criteria.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed descriptions of various labor categories, outlining the required qualifications, experience, and specific tasks associated with each role. This information is crucial for bidders to understand the personnel requirements for the opportunity and to accurately price their proposals.

• Clerical I & II: Basic administrative tasks, mail handling, phone operation, and typing skills.
• Records Examiner/Analyst (I-IV): Roles requiring varying levels of experience in records management, data analysis, asset forfeiture, and supervisory capabilities. Higher levels (III-IV) demand degrees, specific certifications, advanced software skills, and experience in data integrity, quality assurance, and process improvement.
• Paralegal/Legal Assistant (II-IV): Positions requiring paralegal certificates or experience, with increasing emphasis on trial experience, automated litigation support, knowledge of forfeiture laws, and advanced legal research capabilities.
• Supervisory Roles: (Supervisory Records Examiner/Analyst, Supervisory Paralegal, Supervisory Financial Analyst) Require demonstrated supervisory experience in addition to technical expertise.
• Specialized Roles: Includes Law Clerk, Senior Law Clerk, Seized Property Technician, Procurement Technician, Training Technician, Senior Pre-Seizure Specialist, Litigation Financial Analyst, Forfeiture Financial Specialist, Senior Forfeiture Financial Specialist, Cryptocurrency Specialist, Operations Supervisor, Project Director, Agency Manager, and Regional Director, each with specific educational, experience, and skill requirements related to legal support, financial analysis, asset management, training, and contract management.
• Technical Writers (Junior, Technical, Senior): Roles focused on creating, editing, and managing technical and administrative documentation, with increasing levels of experience and responsibility.
• Financial Analysts (Junior, Financial, Senior, Supervisory): Positions requiring degrees in finance or accounting, with varying levels of experience in financial management, budgeting, auditing, and analysis, including specialized experience with digital assets.

Bidders must use these labor category descriptions to develop their staffing plans and associated labor rates. Understanding the specific qualifications and duties for each role is essential for creating a compliant and competitive proposal. This document directly informs the cost proposal and the technical approach related to personnel qualifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Revision 1 to Attachment 6 - Labor Classification," provides a detailed breakdown of labor categories, their corresponding Federal Grade Equivalents (FGE), and the applicable Department of Labor (DOL) Service Contract Act (SCA) / Wage Determination (WD) Category and Classification Code. This information is crucial for bidders to understand the expected staffing structure and associated wage and classification requirements for personnel proposed under this opportunity.

• Labor Categories: Lists various roles from Program Manager to Clerical I.
• Federal Grade Equivalent (FGE): Specifies the equivalent federal pay grade (e.g., GS-12, GS-11) for each labor category.
• DOL SCA/WD Category: Indicates the category under the Service Contract Act or Wage Determination.
• Class. Code: Provides the specific classification code associated with the DOL SCA/WD Category.
• Exemptions: Notes if a position is exempt under FLSA Executive/Supervisory or Professional Exemption.

Bidders must use this attachment to ensure their proposed labor categories, grades, and classifications align with the government's requirements. This directly impacts pricing, staffing plans, and compliance with labor laws. Failure to match these classifications could lead to non-compliance or proposal rejection.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Past Performance Questionnaire" (Revision 2) intended to gather feedback on contractor performance. Offerors are required to complete specific sections of this form as part of their submission.

Sections for Offeror Completion (Items 1-22):

• Offeror UEI and Name
• Performing Entity's UEI and Name
• Relationship of Performing Entity to Offeror
• Role of Performing Entity on Referenced Award (Prime, Subcontractor, Other)
• Contract Number, Task Order Number, Award Date, Award NAICS, Program/Project Title
• Customer/Agency, Customer Point of Contact (POC) and Alternate POC (with contact details)
• Identification of major teaming partners and their roles
• Contract Type and Total Value
• Summary of work performed
• Period of Performance and Completion Date

Sections for Customer POC Completion (Items 23-28):

• Ratings for Technical Performance, Schedule/Timeliness, Cost Control/Invoicing, and Management/Business Relations, using a scale of Exceptional (E), Very Good (VG), Satisfactory (S), Marginal (M), and Unsatisfactory (U).

• Detailed explanations required for all ratings assigned, referencing FAR 42.1503 definitions.

• Specific questions regarding contractor responsiveness, personnel quality, deliverable quality, timeliness, invoicing accuracy, staff onboarding, and overall recommendation.

• A section to identify any other contract problems.

• Offerors must complete items 1 through 22.

• Customer POCs must complete items 23 through 28.

• A separate form must be provided for each contract or order.

• The completed form must be submitted to christina.murray@usdoj.gov and ciera.richardson@usdoj.gov.

• The submission deadline is June 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

This form is critical for bidders to provide detailed past performance information. Accurate and complete responses in the Offeror sections are required. The Customer POC sections will be used by the government to evaluate the offeror's past performance, which is a key factor in contract awards. Bidders should ensure their subcontractors and partners are aware of their responsibilities in completing this questionnaire.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (Revision 1) intended to gather feedback on contractor performance for a specific contract or order. It requires input from both the Offeror and the Customer Point of Contact (POC).

Sections for Offeror Completion (Items 1-22):

• Offeror UEI and Name
• Performing Entity’s UEI and Name
• Relationship of Performing Entity to Offeror
• Role of Performing Entity (Prime, Subcontractor, Other)
• Contract Number and Task Order Number
• Award Date and Award NAICS
• Program/Project Title and Customer/Agency
• Customer POC details (Name, Address, Phone, Email)
• Alternate Customer POC details
• Identification of teaming partners/subcontractors and their roles
• Contract Type and Total Value
• Summary of work performed
• Period of Performance and Completion Date

Sections for Customer POC Completion (Items 23-28):

• Ratings for Technical, Schedule/Timeliness, Cost Control/Invoicing, and Management/Business Relations using a scale of Exceptional (E), Very Good (VG), Satisfactory (S), Marginal (M), and Unsatisfactory (U).
• Detailed explanations required for all assigned ratings, referencing FAR 42.1503 definitions.
• Specific questions regarding contractor responsiveness, personnel quality, deliverable quality, on-time completion, invoicing accuracy, and staff onboarding.
• A recommendation for future contract awards.
• A section to detail any other contract problems.

Offerors must complete the first 22 items of this form. The completed form, with the Customer POC sections filled out, must be submitted to christina.murray@usdoj.gov by June 1, 2026 (10:00 am EST). A separate form is required for each contract or order being referenced for past performance. This questionnaire is crucial for evaluating the offeror's past performance, a key factor in contract awards.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (AMD 0001) revises Attachment 10 - Past Performance Questionnaire.

• A new version, Attachment 10 - Past Performance Questionnaire (Revision 1), is attached.

• Attachment 10 - Past Performance Questionnaire

• The due date for the completed past performance questionnaire has been extended to June 1, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide clerical, administrative, and professional services to support the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Asset Forfeiture Program (AFP) nationwide. The AFP aims to enhance public safety and security by removing proceeds of crime and assets used by criminals.

The contractor will support various DOJ and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components, including the FBI, DEA, U.S. Attorney's Offices, and others. Services are required at approximately 490 DOJ offices nationwide, currently supported by around 1,400 contractor personnel.

Key task areas include:

• Clerical Support: Filing, mail services, receptionist duties, operation of office equipment.
• Documentation Services: Typing forms, data entry, record updates, database management.
• General Support Services: Inventory reconciliation, word processing, report preparation.
• Legal Process and Analytical Support: Examination of legal instruments, research for attorneys and agents, pre-seizure support.
• Property Technician Services: Accountability of seized assets, receiving, inventory, and assisting with disposal.
• Fiscal and Financial Operational Services: Preparation and management of fiscal documents, data entry into financial systems.
• Technical Writing Services: Development and editing of reports, manuals, and publications.
• Training Services: Development and delivery of asset forfeiture training curricula.
• Specialized Knowledge Services: Systemic understanding of forfeiture operations, complex asset seizure (e.g., cryptocurrency).

Numerous deliverables are required, including quarterly Performance Evaluation Meetings, Recruitment Plans, Retention Plans, Key Personnel Resumes, and various monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (e.g., Contract Management Reports, Recruitment Reports, Performance Status and Issues, Labor Hours/Costs Reports, Travel Cost Reports, Staffing Reports, Expenditure Reports). An Ordering and Operations Report is due 90 days after award and updated every 60 days.

The contract period of performance is seven years, consisting of a base period and four option periods. The place of performance will be determined at the task order level.

• Security: Work involves access to classified and unclassified information. Contractor must comply with NISPOM and possess a Top Secret Facility Clearance.
• Personnel: Key personnel must be identified and approved. Substitutions require advance notice and COR/CO approval.
• Travel: Local travel is generally not reimbursed. Non-local travel requires advance COR approval and must be economical. Reimbursement is based on actual costs per FAR Part 31.
• Government Furnished Property: Workstations (monitors, keyboard, mouse) will be provided.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The goal is to provide support services for the Asset Forfeiture Management Staff (AFMS) to effectively manage and administer the Asset Forfeiture Fund (AFF) and related joint law enforcement operation (JLEO) program activities. This includes developing financial policy, facilitating reporting, and conducting internal reviews to enhance accountability and transparency of AFP resources.

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on federal forfeiture and inter-agency coordination, analyzing forfeiture operations and investigative expenses.

• Offer Fiscal and Financial Operational Services, including preparation and management of fiscal documents like disbursement requests and voucher examinations.

• Conduct analysis of financial and program information, component submissions, and internal controls to ensure compliance with financial guidelines.

• Provide advanced knowledge of the Asset Forfeiture Fund and compliance requirements as outlined in the Asset Forfeiture Financial Management Policy Guide.

• Develop and update policies and procedures related to asset forfeiture.

• Facilitate training on asset forfeiture laws, procedures, and best practices.

• Provide expert advice and consultation on asset forfeiture matters.

• Document asset seizure and forfeiture proceedings, maintaining records and preparing reports.

• Conduct research and analysis on asset forfeiture trends, legal precedents, and legislative developments.

• Collaborate with other agencies and stakeholders involved in asset forfeiture efforts.

• Specifically support AFMS on federal forfeiture nationwide, monitoring and evaluating agency performance metrics, and identifying policy or operational enhancement opportunities.

• Assist AFMS in reviewing and overseeing JLEO activities, including budget requests and expenditures for seven agencies (ATF, DEA, FBI, FDA, OCDETF, USDA, USMS).

• Support the collection, review, cleansing, and standardization of JLEO data (Exhibit 6) and assist in placing it into the Tableau application.

• Conduct in-depth reviews of the JLEO Program across agencies and expense categories.

• Weekly progress reports documenting status of assignments, upcoming travel, and anticipated activities.

• Performance metrics for individual agencies will be monitored and evaluated.

• Compliance reviews will be conducted, with follow-up reports on site visits including performance metrics.

• Base Period: October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027

• Option Year 1: October 1, 2027 to September 30, 2028

• Option Year 2: October 1, 2028 to September 30, 2029

• Option Year 3: October 1, 2029 to September 30, 2030

• Option Year 4: October 1, 2030 to September 30, 2031

• Location: 2CON 145 N Street, NE, Washington, DC. Hybrid work schedule.

• Labor categories: Senior Forfeiture Financial Specialist and Records/Examiner Analyst.

• Security Clearance: T2R level public trust access.

• Travel: Will require advance authorization and align with AFMS requirements.

• On-going and continuous work, 40 hours per week up to 1,900 hours per year.

• Government-furnished office and computer will be provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, OMB Bulletin No. 23-01, establishes revised delineations for the Nation's Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Micropolitan Statistical Areas, Combined Statistical Areas, and Metropolitan Divisions. It supersedes OMB Bulletin No. 20-01 and provides guidance on the use of these delineations. The Bulletin includes six lists of statistical areas, which are available electronically.

• Purpose: To establish revised delineations for Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) and provide guidance on their use.
• Background: Delineations are based on the 2020 Standards for Delineating Core Based Statistical Areas and use data from the 2020 Decennial Census, American Community Survey, and Census Population Estimates Program.
• Lists Provided: Six lists detailing Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Metropolitan Divisions, Micropolitan Statistical Areas, and Combined Statistical Areas, including titles, codes, delineations, principal cities, and components.
• Use of Delineations: Primarily for Federal statistical activities to ensure nationally consistent data. While not intended for non-statistical uses like program administration or service delivery, OMB acknowledges their potential use in such programs, emphasizing the agency's responsibility to ensure appropriateness and consult General Counsel.
• Inquiries: Directed to Gabriel Amaro at gabriel.h.amaro@omb.eop.gov for standards and statistical uses, and to the appropriate agency for program administration or regulation uses.

This document is crucial for bidders who need to understand the geographic definitions of statistical areas used by the government for data collection and analysis. This can impact market research, competitive analysis, and understanding demographic data related to specific opportunities. Bidders should consult the provided lists and guidance to ensure their understanding of the relevant geographic areas for any government contracting activities that rely on these statistical delineations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 4 - Area Wage Determination.xlsx", provides a list of cities, their corresponding states, the county or counties within those states, a specific Wage Determination number, and the Revision Number for that determination. This information is crucial for contractors to understand the applicable wage rates for various locations, which is often a requirement for government contracts, particularly those subject to the Service Contract Act or Davis-Bacon Act.

• City: The specific city for which the wage determination applies.
• State: The state in which the city is located.
• Location AWD County: The county or counties associated with the Area Wage Determination for that location.
• Wage Determination: A unique identifier for the wage determination applicable to the specified location.
• Revision No.: The revision number of the wage determination, indicating the most current version.

Bidders must consult this attachment to identify the correct wage determination and revision number for all geographic areas where contract performance is expected. This is essential for accurately calculating labor costs, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws, and submitting a compliant proposal. Failure to use the correct wage determination can lead to non-compliance and potential rejection of bids.

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This document provides detailed descriptions of various labor categories, outlining the required qualifications, experience, and specific tasks associated with each role. This information is crucial for bidders to understand the personnel requirements for the opportunity and to staff their proposals accordingly.

• Clerical I & II: Basic administrative support, including filing, mail handling, answering phones, operating office equipment, and typing.
• Records Examiner/Analyst (Levels II-IV): Roles focused on data management, validation, verification, analysis, and reporting, with increasing levels of experience, education, and specialized skills (e.g., asset forfeiture, data analysis, quality assurance, Microsoft Office proficiency).
• Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Levels II-IV): Support for legal teams, involving legal research, document preparation, case file management, trial preparation, and knowledge of forfeiture laws and automated litigation support.
• Supervisory Roles: Positions like Supervisory Records Examiner/Analyst, Supervisory Paralegal, Supervisory Financial Analyst, and Operations Supervisor/Project Director/Agency Manager/Regional Director/Program Manager, requiring leadership, management, quality control, and recruitment experience.
• Specialized Roles: Including Law Clerk, Senior Law Clerk, Seized Property Technician, Procurement Technician, Training Technician, Senior Pre-Seizure Specialist, Litigation Financial Analyst, Forfeiture Financial Specialist, Senior Forfeiture Financial Specialist, Cryptocurrency Specialist, Junior Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst, and Senior Financial Analyst, each with specific duties in areas like legal research, financial analysis, asset management, procurement, training, and digital asset management.
• Technical Writers (Junior, Standard, Senior): Roles focused on creating, editing, and managing technical and administrative documentation.

Bidders must use these labor category descriptions to accurately price their proposals, identify suitable candidates for required roles, and demonstrate their understanding of the personnel qualifications needed to fulfill the contract requirements. This attachment directly informs staffing plans and resource allocation.

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This document provides a labor classification matrix, mapping Federal Grade Equivalents (FGE) and Department of Labor (DOL) Service Contract Act (SCA)/Wage Determination (WD) Categories to specific job titles. It also includes columns for "DOJ Guidance" and "Offeror Proposed" classifications, suggesting it serves as a reference for bidders to align their proposed labor categories with government expectations and requirements.

• Job Titles: Lists various positions from Program Manager to Clerical staff.
• Federal Grade Equivalent (FGE): Indicates the corresponding General Schedule (GS) grade for each position (e.g., GS-12, GS-11, GS-9, etc.) or notes exemptions (e.g., Exempt under FLSA).
• DOL SCA/WD Category & Class. Code: Provides the applicable Service Contract Act or Wage Determination category and its corresponding classification code, where applicable.
• Exemptions: Notes if positions are exempt under FLSA Executive/Supervisory or Professional exemptions.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the expected labor categories, their corresponding federal grade equivalents, and any applicable DOL SCA/WD requirements. Bidders should use this matrix to ensure their proposed staffing plan and labor rates align with the government's anticipated structure and compliance needs for the opportunity.

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This document is a Confidentiality Agreement for Contractor Employees, required for individuals working under a specific Government Contract. It outlines the standards of trustworthiness and integrity expected regarding sensitive materials and information.

• Contractor employees must swear to uphold high standards of trustworthiness and integrity.
• Prohibits revealing, divulging, publicizing, or disseminating any matters or information obtained in connection with the contract, except as necessary for duties.
• Restricts removing documents from the place of performance without COR approval.
• Emphasizes that these obligations apply during and after employment on the contract, without time limitation.
• Warns that unauthorized actions may lead to removal of computer access privileges.
• States that all government-provided materials are government property and must be surrendered upon request, with failure to do so potentially violating 18 U.S.C. 641 (theft of government property).
• Notes that the agreement may be modified by the government under specific circumstances (e.g., court orders, statutory requirements).
• Clarifies that the agreement is consistent with and does not supersede existing statutes or Executive Orders related to classified information, communications to Congress, reporting violations, or whistleblower protections.

Potential bidders should be aware that this agreement will likely be a required document for their employees who will be working on the contract. It signifies the sensitive nature of the work and the strict confidentiality requirements that will be imposed. Understanding these obligations is crucial for assessing personnel requirements and compliance responsibilities.

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This document is a template for a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, required by Public Law 95-507 and FAR Subpart 19.7. It serves as a guideline for offerors to outline their proposed subcontracting goals and methods for a specific contract. The accepted plan will be incorporated into the award document.

• Plan Type: Specifies an Individual Contract Plan, covering the entire contract period and applying to a specific contract.
• Goals: Requires separate percentage goals for subcontracting with various small business categories (Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business) for both base and option periods.
• Products/Services to be Subcontracted: A section to list specific products/services to be subcontracted, the names of subcontractors, and their business types.
• Methods: Requires description of how subcontract goals were developed, including source lists used (e.g., PRO-Net) and whether indirect costs are included.
• Program Administration: Identifies the individual responsible for administering the subcontracting program.
• Assurances: Outlines contractor commitments, including incorporating the subcontracting clause into subcontracts, cooperating with surveys, submitting periodic reports (SF 294, SF 295), and ensuring subcontractors also report.
• Record Keeping: Details the types of records to be maintained regarding source lists, outreach efforts, solicitation records, and award data.
• Implementation: Describes functions to assist small businesses in participating in subcontracts.
• Reporting: Specifies the submission of Standard Form (SF) 294 and SF 295 reports.

Bidders must use this template to develop and submit their subcontracting plan as part of their proposal. It outlines the government's expectations for small business participation and requires specific goal setting and reporting. Failure to comply in good faith can result in material breach of contract and liquidated damages.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains a series of questions submitted by vendors regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) and the government's corresponding answers. It serves to clarify details of the solicitation.

• Question 1-20: The document provides a template for submitting questions, with columns for Question Number, RFP Section/Attachment, RFP/Attachment Page Number, Vendor's Question, and DOJ Answer. The specific questions and answers are not provided in the extracted text, only the structure for them.

This document, by its nature, is intended to clarify the existing solicitation. Bidders should review any provided answers (when available) to ensure their proposals accurately address the government's requirements and to understand any nuances or specific interpretations of the RFP sections mentioned.

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This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire intended for offerors to complete regarding their performance on previous contracts. It requires information from both the offeror and the customer point of contact (POC).

Sections to be Completed by Offeror (Items 1-22):

• Offeror and Performing Entity UEI and Name
• Relationship of Performing Entity to Offeror
• Role of Performing Entity (Prime, Subcontractor, etc.)
• Contract and Task Order Numbers
• Award NAICS, Program/Project Title, Customer/Agency
• Customer POC details (Name, Address, Phone, Email)
• Identification of teaming partners/subcontractors and their roles
• Contract Type and Total Value
• Summary of work performed
• Period of Performance and Completion Date

Sections to be Completed by Customer POC (Items 23-28):

• Performance ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory) for:
  • Technical Quality
  • Schedule/Timeliness
  • Cost Control/Invoicing
  • Management/Business Relations
• Explanation for all assigned ratings, referencing FAR 42.1503 definitions.
• Specific questions regarding contractor's response to technical direction, personnel quality, deliverable quality, on-time completion, invoicing accuracy, and staff onboarding.
• Recommendation for future contract awards.
• Disclosure of any other contract problems.

Offerors must complete their sections accurately and submit the form to christina.murray@usdoj.gov by April 30, 2026 (4:30pm EST). A separate form is required for each contract or order. The customer POC will use the completed form to evaluate past performance, which is a critical factor in contract awards. Bidders should ensure they provide comprehensive and truthful information for their past performance evaluations.

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This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a pricing table for Task Order 1. Bidders are expected to use this table to provide their pricing details.

• The table outlines pricing for a Base Period and four Option Periods, covering dates from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031.
• It includes columns for Estimated Hours (Est Hrs), Unit Price, and Total for each period.
• Specific labor categories listed are 'Senior Forfeiture Financial Specialist' and 'Records/Examiner Analyst', both with an 'Hour' unit.
• A section for 'HUBZone Price Adjustment' is included, with a field to indicate 'yes' or 'no'.
• The 'Grand Total' and 'Total Evaluated Price' are also present.

Bidders must complete this pricing table accurately to submit their proposal. The provided labor categories, estimated hours, and period of performance are critical for calculating the total bid price. The HUBZone price adjustment option should be considered if applicable. The current values in the table are all 0.0, indicating it is a template to be filled in by the bidder.