Training & TA Contract for State Councils on Developmental Disabilities

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), is seeking a qualified contractor to deliver a comprehensive, performance‑based training and technical assistance (T/TA) program for the 56 State Councils on Developmental Disabilities across the United States and its territories. The effort is structured as a hybrid Time‑and‑Materials/Firm‑Fixed‑Price contract with a base year (9/30/2026‑9/29/2027) and up to four optional one‑year extensions, totaling a potential five‑year performance period. The contractor will be responsible for developing and delivering high‑level training, governance guidance, fiscal compliance support, performance measurement systems, and strategic communications to strengthen Council capacity, improve federal compliance, and demonstrate measurable outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. • Scope: Nationwide T/TA services covering leadership, systems change, dissemination, scalability, impact measurement, governance, fiscal management, and policy communication. • Deliverables: Monthly progress reports, annual performance summaries, a Five‑Year Strategic Plan (initial submission within 60 days of award), regular webinars/events, toolkits, dashboards, and data‑driven evaluation frameworks. • Personnel: Senior‑level staff (Executive Director, Operations Director, TA Director, TA Administrator, Admin Assistant) with loaded hourly rates; staffing levels defined per CLIN. • Performance Metrics: Minimum 70 % participant knowledge application, 85 % satisfaction, 50 % leadership engagement improvement, and 85 % of Councils meeting federal reporting timelines. • Evaluation: Trade‑off process emphasizing technical approach, management, relevant experience, and data‑measurement capability; price is secondary. • Timeline: Questions due 8/18/2026; proposal due 8/28/2026; contract start 9/30/2026. • Funding: Hybrid T&M and FFP with ceiling prices per CLIN (exact amounts not disclosed).