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), Office of Development Policy (ODP), is seeking proposals for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Environmental and Social Technical Assistance. This UNRESTRICTED opportunity aims to establish a contract with a qualified E&S consulting firm to provide on-demand advisory services to support DFC's E&S Risk Management Team across various transactions. Proposals are due by May 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The selected Contractor will provide essential environmental and social advisory services, including:
- Environmental & Social Screening: Initial project assessments.
- Due Diligence Assessment: Comprehensive reviews for alignment with DFC's Environmental and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP) and IFC Performance Standards.
- Monitoring: Ongoing oversight of project compliance.
- Client Support: Assisting DFC clients with E&S matters.
- Thematic and Sector Subject Matter Expertise: Specialized guidance.
- Training and SOP Development: Building internal capacity and standardizing processes. Deliverables will encompass red-flag reports, screening memos, comprehensive reviews, gap analyses, due diligence reports, monitoring reports, and training materials.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Task Orders issued on a Labor Hour and/or Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis.
- Anticipated Award Type: Labor-hour.
- Period of Performance: A 5-year ordering period, from June 15, 2026, to May 14, 2031.
- Estimated Value: The Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) workbook indicates a total procurement cost of approximately $223,128.00 (without fees) or $229,821.84 (with fees) over the 5-year period, with significant travel components.
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED.
- NAICS Code: 541620 (Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million).
- Proposal Due: May 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published Date: April 21, 2026.
- Industry Day: An industry day will be held on April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties must submit attendee details to melissa.hergenrader@dfc.gov and aaron.mckellum@dfc.gov by April 29, 4:00 PM ET.
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Technical Approach and Understanding
- Relevant Corporate Experience
- Key Personnel and Subject Matter Expertise
- Past Performance
- Quality Assurance and Management Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.
Additional Notes
Offerors must submit quotes via email and acknowledge all amendments. Proposals must remain valid for 180 calendar days from the closing date. The provided IGCE workbook (IDIQ Price Workbook.xlsx) offers insight into the government's cost projections, particularly highlighting estimated travel costs (e.g., $24,792 for the Base Year for 4 trips, increasing to $49,584 for 8 trips in option years). Bidders are instructed to complete yellow highlighted cells in the workbook.