PR16018614 - DoS-Sources Sought
Overview
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NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of State (DoS), Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office), has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing comprehensive support services for the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by June 20, 2026.
Purpose & Background
The TIP Office leads the U.S. government's global engagement against human trafficking, supporting interagency bodies like the President's Interagency Task Force (PITF) and the Senior Policy Operating Group (SPOG). The U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking, established under the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, advises the PITF on federal anti-trafficking policies. This Sources Sought aims to gather information from potential contractors to support the Advisory Council in fulfilling its mandate.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Technical Assistance: Advising the Council on anti-trafficking efforts of PITF agencies, facilitating meetings, and assisting in formulating trauma-informed assessments and recommendations.
- Council Gatherings: Facilitating up to four in-person gatherings annually, including site selection, agenda development, trauma-informed facilitation, note-taking, and coordinating Council travel, logistics, and reimbursements.
- Annual Report Support: Assisting with the drafting, submission, review, editing, design, and production of the Advisory Council's annual report to the PITF, SPOG, and Congress.
- Website Management: Developing and maintaining an independent website for the Council.
- Compensation Management: Managing and processing compensation for Council members.
- Resource Development: Creating orientation materials, briefing books, and maintaining Council Protocols and Procedures.
- Contract Administration: Overseeing budget formulation, tracking, performance, and compliance.
Key Requirements
A trauma-informed approach is paramount for all support provided, especially when working with survivors. Key personnel requirements include a Senior Project Director with expertise in human trafficking, federal contract management, and working with survivors/advisory councils, along with a Deputy Project Director, Program Support Specialist, and Communications and Technology Specialist.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 20, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published: June 2, 2026
Place of Performance
While not explicitly detailed, the work involves facilitating in-person gatherings, potentially including travel to Washington, D.C. The general location is listed as VA 22209, United States.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award.