Specialized Legal Services

Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice

This RFI is issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of General Counsel (OGC) to conduct market research for specialized legal services. The goal is to determine the availability, technical capability, and interest of qualified contractors. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation or commitment to procure services.

Respondents are asked to provide a capability statement including:

• Company name
• CAGE number
• SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI)
• Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email)
• Business Size designation
• Relevant GWACs or Federal Supply Schedules (MAS) held
• Experience providing services as outlined in the draft PWS
• Any additional information for acquisition planning

Not applicable, as this is an RFI for market research.

• Submission Deadline: 10:00 AM ET, April 7, 2026

• Submission Method: Email ONLY to Acacia Harris at acacia.harris@treasury.gov

• Questions: Oral or written questions will NOT be accepted.

• The anticipated NAICS code is 541110 (Offices of Lawyers).

• Information submitted is voluntary and will be held confidentially.

• The Government will not pay for information submitted.

• A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the need for specialized legal services by the Department of the Treasury's Office of General Counsel (OGC) to support various programs and initiatives, including the Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP), the CARES Act, CAA, and ARPA programs, specifically the 4003 Loan Program and the Payroll Support Program (PSP).

The contractor will provide legal services related to:

• Asset management activities for ECIP, including securities exchanges, redemptions, repayments, and investment dispositions.

• Legal advice on depository institution law and regulation at state and federal levels.

• Expert advice on PSP agreements, 4003 loan agreements, and warrant agreements, including management and disposition of equity and debt instruments.

• Legal services for other Treasury programs involving acquisition, disposition, or management of financial interests.

• Advice on complex financial transactions, federal and state securities law, mergers and acquisitions, lending, asset management, employment law, executive compensation, debt/equity restructurings, bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and debt collection.

• Oversight support, including responses to inquiries from the Government Accountability Office and the Treasury Office of the Inspector General.

• Other legal services related to financial regulation, capital requirements, insolvency regimes, and transactional topics.

• Monthly Status Report: Identify total obligated and invoiced amounts by month.

• Turnaround Times:

  • Drafts, reviews, or revisions: Within two weeks of request (unless otherwise agreed).
  • Verbal requests for advice: Within one business day.
  • Written requests for advice: Within three business days.
  • Oversight support queries: Based on deadline imposed by oversight body (typically five calendar days).
  • Other legal services requests: Within five business days.

• Contract Period: Anticipated initial period July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, with four option periods extending through June 30, 2031.

• Place of Performance: Contractor's facility or remotely. Personnel must be telework-ready and available.

• Contractor Availability: Generally available business days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. May be required to provide services outside normal hours, including weekends and holidays, at no additional cost to the Government.

• Travel: Significant travel not anticipated, but may be required on a limited basis. Local travel within MD/DC/VA is incidental. Out-of-area travel requires advance written approval and reimbursement per FAR.

• Information Disclosure: Treasury may publicly publish transaction documentation. Contractor is not authorized to disclose confidential information without Treasury's authorization.

• Data Use: Government has unlimited rights to all produced documents/materials; contractor cannot use or sell without written permission.

• Contract Phase-out: Contractor will assist in transferring support services upon contract expiration or termination.