Environmental and Social Technical Assistance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is seeking qualified Environmental and Social (E&S) consulting firms to provide on-demand technical assistance. This presolicitation aims to establish an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, likely Labor Hours with Firm Fixed Price capability, to support DFC's E&S risk management responsibilities across its financed projects. Interested firms are invited to submit questions and/or capability statements.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide flexible, on-demand E&S technical support on a task order basis. Key objectives include:
- Reviewing and assessing project documentation for compliance with applicable E&S standards.
- Identifying E&S risks and gaps, and recommending mitigation measures.
- Supporting screening, due diligence, monitoring, and clearance activities.
- Providing subject-matter expertise on specialized or thematic E&S issues.
- Supporting internal capacity building through training materials and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development. Support will be provided at various stages of the investment lifecycle, adhering to DFC's Environmental and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP 2024), IFC Performance Standards, and World Bank EHS Guidelines.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Anticipated contract type is Labor Hours with Firm Fixed Price capability.
- Duration: Five-year ordering period.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Capability Statement/Questions Due: March 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
- Published: February 20, 2026.
- Agency: U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Acquisition.
Additional Notes
This synopsis is for market research and planning purposes only and is not a request for proposals or quotes. The government intends to issue a draft Statement of Work (SOW) with an invitation for a reverse industry day. Firms interested in this opportunity should submit questions and/or capability statements to Melissa.Hergenrader@dfc.gov.