HHS/ACF Building Capacity in Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood - MRAS

The purchase agency for this opportunity is the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE). The purpose of this project is to develop and test program approaches and/or staff training supports that Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF) programs can use to address intimate partner violence (IPV) and teen dating violence (TDV) in their contexts. The project also aims to identify research and technical assistance needs to further HMRF programs' ability to support clients experiencing IPV/TDV. The work will be conducted in accordance with ACF's Evaluation Policy, which emphasizes rigor, relevance, transparency, independence, and ethics. The timeframe for the acquisition is not specified.

The work to be acquired includes developing testable program approaches and/or curricula for addressing IPV across the lifespan in HMRF program settings. This will involve conducting formative tests of the approaches/curricula developed and summarizing critical research and technical assistance needs. The place of performance/delivery is not specified.

Notable aspects of this opportunity include the emphasis on evidence-informed approaches, active engagement with relevant stakeholders, external communication activities, OMB clearance for data collection instruments, privacy and data security requirements, and the development of guidance for programs and a summary of technical assistance needs. The contractor will be expected to collaborate closely with the COR(s) throughout the project to ensure successful completion of the tasks.