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Request for Information (RFI): I. Introduction (a) Summary: This Request for Information (RFI) is in support of Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in their efforts to establish a contract to test a prioritized subset of theorized core components using a rigorous study design to assess their impact on Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Programs (HMRE) program implementation and participant outcomes. Core components are defined as essential functions and principles, common elements, program components, ingredients, or kernels that define the program and are judged as being necessary to produce outcomes in a typical service setting when implemented effectively. Work performed under this requirement will design and carry out a rigorous impact study to determine whether the identified core components are effective on a number of identified key program outcomes. The project should result in a final report summarizing the study and synthesizing information across the organizations included in the federal evaluation, including research findings, core components tested, and lessons learned. The Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes only the currently contemplated possible scope of services and may vary from the work scope in the final PWS included in any Request for Quotes (RFQ). (b) Purpose: As part of market research, this RFI is being issued to determine: If there are an adequate number of qualified, interested, GSA Schedule contractors capable of providing support as further described in the attached Draft PWS; and Whether the requirement is suitable for a small business set-aside. (c) Proposed Acquisition Strategy : An RFQ using GSA e-Buy to satisfy the total requirement. (d) Period of Performance : The anticipated period of performance one (1) non-severable base period and four (4) non-severable option periods. Individual CLIN periods of performance may overlap for defined intervals. During these periods, each CLIN will maintain a separate and non-duplicative scope of work. (e) Disclaimer . This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute an RFQ. The Government does not intend to award a Schedule order(s), based only on responses to this RFI. Response to this notice is not a request to be added to a quoters list or to receive a copy of a solicitation. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of the requested information. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up information requests. Responses to this RFI may be considered in the future determination of an appropriate acquisition strategy for the program. The Government may not respond to any specific questions or comments submitted in response to this RFI or information provided as a result of this request. Any information submitted by respondents as a resul…
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