Resource (Case Manager) Services (One Person)
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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 Peace Corps is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Resource (Case Manager) Services for Responding Volunteers/Trainees (V/Ts) involved in sexual misconduct complaints under MS 246. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a single-award Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The anticipated period of performance is a 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods, plus a potential six-month extension, totaling up to five years and six months. Quotes are due by March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The selected Resource Person will provide "as-needed" trauma-informed support to Responding V/Ts (accused individuals) by assisting them in understanding and navigating Peace Corps policies and procedures related to sexual misconduct (MS 246). Key responsibilities include:
- Providing timely responses to procedural questions only.
- Conducting conflict of interest checks.
- Informing V/Ts of the Resource Person's role (not an advocate, attorney, or advisor; conversations are not confidential).
- Alerting Peace Corps staff to health or safety concerns.
- Referring V/Ts to appropriate Peace Corps offices for support.
- Receiving extensive training on the Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures.
- Keeping the Peace Corps' Coordinated Agency Response (CARS) Team informed. The anticipated workload is up to seven cases per year, with 5 to 20 hours per case. Performance standards include 95% response rate, 100% policy compliance, and 100% training completion. Services must accommodate time zone differences worldwide.
Qualifications
Offerors must demonstrate qualifications in psychology, counseling, or social work, with at least one year of experience in sexual misconduct adjudication processes or working with individuals involved in such cases in an educational or workplace setting. Completion of training from recognized organizations (e.g., ATIXA, NABITA) on sexual misconduct and assault is required. The Resource Person is not a therapist, emergency-service provider, or legal advisor.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single-award Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 624190, size standard $16 million).
- Period of Performance: 12-month base period (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) plus four 12-month option periods. The Government reserves the right to extend services for up to an additional six months under FAR 52.217-8. Total potential duration is up to five years and six months.
- Place of Performance: Services are "as needed" and must accommodate global time zones.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (Washington, DC).
- Questions Deadline: March 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (Washington, DC).
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Charles Cryoskie at ccryoskie@peacecorps.gov.
- Quote Validity: 90 calendar days.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability and Price. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. The Government may award to other than the lowest-priced offer.
- Requirements: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov under NAICS 624190. Pricing must be provided for all CLINs in Attachment 4. Unbalanced option pricing may lead to an unacceptable offer. Alternate quotes will not be considered.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses from Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, effective January 30, 2026. Bidders must review all applicable FAR clauses, including those incorporated by reference and in full text (Attachment 5), to understand contractual obligations.