DAF Family Advocacy Program

Sources Sought Synopsis / Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the 771st Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (771 ESS) on behalf of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Family Advocacy Program (FAP). The purpose is to conduct early market research to understand industry capabilities and interest in providing comprehensive, evidence-based Family Advocacy personal services to support service members and their families. Core mission areas include domestic abuse and child abuse prevention/education, victim advocacy/crisis intervention, clinical assessment/counseling/case management, and new parent support/home visitation.

The Government requests capability statements and white papers addressing the following areas:

• Operational Methodology: Integration of prevention, intervention, and treatment models; service delivery (on-site, off-site, virtual, hybrid); handling government-specific requirements; CMMC compliance.

• Capability and Capacity: US and international service delivery (Pacific and Europe regions); geographic footprint; contract arrangements for non-government work.

• Staffing & Credentialing: Staffing and retention in remote locations; existing government contracts; recruitment, retention, and management of specialized personnel (e.g., LCSW, Victim Advocates); mitigation of staffing shortfalls; supervision (clinical and administrative); labor categories subject to wage determination; caseload assumptions.

• Surge & Crisis Response: 24/7 support, rapid response, surge capabilities; crisis response processes, tools, and technologies; success measurement; preventative practices; sustainability of crisis models.

• Evidence-Based Practices: Utilization of EBPs for various FAP services; efficacy and outcome measurement; use of outcome data; definition and addressal of recidivism/repeat incidents.

• Data & Case Management: Secure case management approach (HIPAA, CUI); handling sensitive information; data migration/onboarding; technologies and tools used; experience with government/contractor/hybrid systems; best practices for staffing levels and service capacity; monitoring quality, mitigating burnout, and ensuring clinical supervision; critical objectives for high-performing staffing.

• Transition Plan: Approach to phased transition; realistic transition timelines; key risks; assumptions regarding recruitment, credentialing, training, and onboarding; best practices for minimizing disruption.

• PWS and Contract Structure Recommendations: Recommendations for structuring a performance work statement; pros and cons of performance-based, outcome-based, and SOW structures; optimal contract/pricing structures.

• Corporate Summary: Company name, POC, email, phone, Cage Code, UEI, UID.

• Business Size: Large or small business status based on NAICS code 624190.

• Small Business Certifications: If small, specify Section 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB, or SDVOSB.

• Corporate Experience: Three examples of similar size, scope, and complexity, detailing how they relate to the requested areas. Include prime contractor or first-tier subcontractor contracts for family advocacy services within the last three years (excluding IDIQs/BPAs unless with a TO).

• Page Limits: 30 total pages for responses, plus 1 corporate summary page and 1 page for work samples. Do not embed additional documents or links.

Interested parties should identify their interest and capability by responding no later than June 6, 2026, at 1600 Eastern Standard Time.

Responses and questions should be addressed to Ms. Sandy Thompson (sandy.thompson@us.af.mil), SSgt Breanna Hathaway (breanna.hathaway@us.af.mil), and Michaela Desch (michaela.desch@us.af.mil).

This is a Sources Sought synopsis only, not a formal solicitation. No reimbursement will be provided for costs incurred. Information shared may be made publicly available and should not contain proprietary or classified information.

Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Family Advocacy Program (FAP) through the 771st Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (771 ESS) to conduct market research. The goal is to understand industry capabilities and interest in providing comprehensive, evidence-based Family Advocacy personal services to support service members and their families. Core mission areas include domestic abuse and child abuse prevention/education, victim advocacy/crisis intervention, clinical assessment/counseling/case management, and new parent support/home visitation.

This is a Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation. The government is seeking information on how industry providers structure, staff, and execute these services. Specific areas of interest include:

• Operational Methodology: Integration of prevention, intervention, and treatment models; service delivery models (on-site, virtual, hybrid); and experience with government requirements.
• Capability and Capacity: Ability to provide services in the US and internationally (Pacific and Europe regions); experience with government contracts and common contract arrangements.
• Staffing & Credentialing: Recruitment, retention, and management of specialized personnel (e.g., LCSW, Victim Advocates); mitigation of staffing shortfalls; supervision structures; and identification of labor categories subject to wage determination.
• Surge & Crisis Response: Capability for 24/7 support, rapid response, and surge capabilities; processes, tools, and technologies for crisis response; and sustainability of crisis-response models.
• Evidence-Based Practices: Specific EBPs utilized for various FAP services and methods for measuring efficacy and outcomes.
• Data & Case Management: Approaches to secure case management, privacy compliance (HIPAA, CUI), data migration, and technologies used for case management.
• Quality Control & Supervision: Methods for monitoring service quality, mitigating provider burnout, and ensuring clinical supervision.
• Transition Plan: Approaches to phased transitions, realistic timelines, key risks, and assumptions.
• PWS and Contract Structure Recommendations: Preferred structures for performance work statements and contract/pricing models.

Interested parties are requested to provide a capability statement and white paper detailing their operational approaches to the areas listed above. Specific questions regarding company structure, experience, and certifications are also included. Responses are due by June 6, 2026, at 1600 Eastern Standard Time.

Respondents must identify their business size (large or small) based on NAICS code 624190 and any relevant small business certifications (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB).

• This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this notice.
• Participation is voluntary, and no reimbursement will be provided for costs incurred.
• Responses should not contain proprietary or classified information.
• A final Performance Work Statement will accompany a future solicitation.
• Page limits apply to responses (30 pages for capability statement/white paper, 1 page for corporate summary, 1 page for work samples).