RFI: Training & TA Contract for State Councils on Developmental Disabilities
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 Administration for Community Living (ACL), through its Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD), is conducting market research via a Request for Information (RFI) for a potential Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) contract. This effort aims to identify providers capable of supporting State Councils on Developmental Disabilities (SCDDs) nationwide. The government is assessing market capabilities, including potential small business set-asides. Responses are due May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The anticipated requirement is for a contractor to deliver coordinated, comprehensive, and performance-based T/TA at a national scale. Key areas of support include:
- Project management and performance-based evaluation.
- Comprehensive training and technical assistance delivery.
- Knowledge development and dissemination (training resources, toolkits, webinars, national learning events).
- Leadership, governance, and compliance support for SCDDs.
- Evaluation and performance measurement support.
- Peer learning and network collaboration.
- Stakeholder engagement and systems change support.
- Information management and technology support (e.g., Section 508-compliant website and dashboard).
- Communications and public awareness initiatives.
- Transition support.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Single-award, performance-based contract
- Anticipated Duration: Five-year period of performance (base year plus four option years)
- NAICS: 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) with a $24.5 million size standard.
- Set-Aside: Government is assessing if the requirement can be set aside for small businesses.
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 9:00 AM ET
- Published: April 30, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested vendors should address their capability and experience in the listed areas. Submissions must include company details (Name, Address, CAGE Code, Unique Identifier), GSA MAS contract number (if applicable), business size by NAICS code, how eligibility requirements are met, Point of Contact, and Teaming Partners (if any). Responses will inform the government's acquisition strategy.
Additional Notes
This requirement is currently considered non-commercial. Vendors are requested to indicate if they believe it could be fulfilled using commercial services and provide a detailed rationale. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Proprietary information should not be submitted.