State Department Sources Sought: FOIA and Information Access Staffing Support Services

Notice ID: 10762431075

The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified 8(a) Certified ANC/NHO/Tribally Owned Entity to provide a range of project management and staff support for IPS programs including: the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act; appeals, litigation, and special document production; the declassification programs established by Executive Order 13526.

Provide expert support to Office of Information Programs and Services (IPS) to ensure the Department of State’s compliance with the FOIA, Privacy Act, Federal Records Act, Executive Order 13526, provisions of the Electronic Freedom of Information Act, Atomic Energy Act, and other information access programs.

The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel under this contract/task order possess the skills, training, and expertise needed to perform the required tasks. Any training, consulting, etc. (except specific to the DOS) necessary to ensure that the requirements under this contract/task order are met shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Government may provide on-the-job training to contract employees in business applications specific to the DOS.

The contractor shall provide one (1) Project Manager to perform a variety of duties. Specifically, the task functions are as set forth below.

Duties

• Assist with work plans and procedures to meet both interim and final goals of IPS with respect to document reviews.
• Maintain data integrity of all transactions, including both in electronic and paper information access record keeping systems, through quality assurance audits and surveys.
• Maintain financial controls within the contract to ensure the project is completed within budget requirements.
• Implement quality control policies and procedures to ensure output meets customer specifications.
• Manage the contractor’s personnel on multiple tasks within this project.
• Analyze in an effective and timely manner issues or problems, whether technical, operational or human affecting progress toward the goals and objectives of the project and implement appropriate solutions.
• Manage a unique, diverse work force to optimize individual skills and experience on the contractor’s side.
• Responsible for monitoring and reviewing contractor personnel time and attendance assigned to the contract to ensure adequate coverage from the contractor’s side.
• Serve as the authorized point of contact with A/GIS/IPS COR and will be responsible for overall contract performance from the contractor’s side.

Period of Performance: TBD

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