U--Notice of Intent to Sole Source: OHS TTA Region 4
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 Department of the Interior (DOI), on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Head Start (OHS), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) services for OHS Region 4. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) bridge contract to ICF Incorporated LLC. This notice serves as market research to determine if other sources can provide the required services. Capability statements are due January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract supports OHS former Region 4 Head Start grantees (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee) by providing essential TTA services. Specialists will work on-site with individual grantees or clusters, and conduct formal training sessions, both in-person and virtually. The scope also includes program management support, participation in National TTA Meetings, data utilization for TTA trends and priorities, and the development of Professional Development Plans for the region. On-site staff will primarily be located in Atlanta, GA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (intended FFP bridge contract)
- Duration: Six months (two-month base + two two-month options)
- Set-Aside: None (sole source intent)
- Capability Statement Due: January 30, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST
- Published: January 27, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation will be made available. Interested sources challenging the sole source intent must submit a capability statement (not exceeding 25 pages, 12-point font) demonstrating their ability to provide the required services. The government will consider these statements to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Submissions should be emailed as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF document to the Contracting Officer, Gabriella Jones, at gabriella_jones@ibc.doi.gov.