RFI: Training & TA Contract for State Councils on Developmental Disabilities

The Administration for Community Living (ACL), under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR), is conducting market research to identify potential providers for a training and technical assistance (T/TA) contract. This requirement supports the Administration on Disabilities (AoD) and the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) in their oversight of 56 State and Territory Councils on Developmental Disabilities (SCDDs). The selected contractor will deliver national-scale, performance-based support designed to enhance Council capacity for systems change, advocacy, and improving outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as mandated by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000.

The scope of work involves providing foundational and specialized T/TA to ensure Councils maintain compliance with statutory requirements and effectively implement Five-Year State Plans. Key objectives include strengthening leadership and governance, improving evaluation capacity, and enhancing public awareness and stakeholder engagement. While the agency currently classifies this requirement as non-commercial, the request for information (RFI) seeks feedback on whether these services could be fulfilled through commercial means.

This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number Training_and_TA, is categorized under NAICS code 541611 for Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services and PSC R499 for Support- Professional: Other. There is no set-aside designated for this notice. Responses are due by May 8, 2026, and the primary place of performance is Washington, DC. The notice includes two PDF attachments related to the RFI requirements and lists Kaitlin White as the point of contact.