DAF Family Advocacy Program
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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 Air Force (DAF) Family Advocacy Program (FAP), through the 771st Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (771 ESS), is conducting market research via a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI). This RFI seeks to identify industry capabilities and interest in providing comprehensive, evidence-based Family Advocacy personal and non-personal services for service members and their families across 76 installations. Responses are due by June 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government requires support for the DAF Family Advocacy Program, covering 59 CONUS and 17 OCONUS installations, serving approximately 2.6 million DAF families. Core mission areas typically include:
- Domestic abuse and child abuse prevention and education
- Behavioral challenges in youth and children
- Victim advocacy and crisis intervention
- Clinical assessment, counseling, and case management
- New parent support and home visitation programs
Key Information Requested
The RFI seeks detailed information on how industry providers structure, staff, and execute complex, high-stakes support services in military or similarly demanding environments. Specific areas of interest include:
- Operational Methodology: Integration of prevention, intervention, and treatment models; service delivery models (on-site, virtual, hybrid).
- Capability & Capacity: Ability to provide services globally (US, Pacific, Europe regions).
- Staffing & Credentialing: Recruitment, retention, management of specialized personnel (e.g., LCSW, Victim Advocates), and mitigation of staffing shortfalls.
- Surge & Crisis Response: Capability for 24/7 support, rapid response, and surge capabilities.
- Evidence-Based Practices: Specific EBPs utilized and methods for measuring efficacy.
- Data & Case Management: Secure case management, privacy compliance (HIPAA, CUI), and data migration.
- Quality Control & Supervision: Monitoring service quality and ensuring clinical supervision.
- Transition Plan: Approaches to phased transitions.
- PWS & Contract Structure Recommendations: Preferred structures for performance work statements and contract/pricing models.
Submission Details
Interested companies must provide a white paper detailing their operational approaches to the areas listed above and complete an online survey. Responses are due by June 6, 2026, at 1600 Eastern Standard Time. Primary Contact: Sandy Thompson, sandy.thompson@us.af.mil, 404-695-8348.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Respondents should identify their business size based on NAICS code 624190 (Other Social Services) and any relevant small business certifications.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. No contract will be awarded from this notice, and participation is voluntary. A final Performance Work Statement will accompany a future solicitation.