Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Request for Information (RFI)

SOL #: 3162026Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation
DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT
ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 16, 2026
2
Last Updated
Mar 20, 2026
3
Response Deadline
Mar 20, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 National Science Foundation (NSF) issued a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Request for Information (RFI) to gather information on administering its FSA program for approximately 1,300 employees. However, this requirement is no longer needed as agency needs have changed.

Original Scope of Interest

The RFI sought solutions for reliable FSA administration, regulatory compliance, responsive customer service, and user-friendly tools for enrollment, claims processing, and account management. NSF was interested in understanding industry capabilities, best practices, and potential acquisition strategies. Vendors were asked to provide input on best practices, information needed for proposal development, evaluation criteria beyond price, common challenges in FSA administration for federal organizations, factors influencing proposal submission, and available contract vehicles.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Original Response Date: March 20, 2026
  • Published: March 20, 2026

Current Status

This requirement has been cancelled due to changes in agency needs.

Additional Notes

The National Science Foundation thanks all who responded to the RFI and advises interested parties to continue monitoring SAM.gov for future opportunities.

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