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), which is seeking to build capacity in healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood programs for supporting clients experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) and teen dating violence (TDV). The purpose of this project is to develop and test program approaches and/or staff training supports that HMRF programs can use to address IPV/TDV in their contexts. The work will also involve synthesizing research and technical assistance needs to further HMRF programs' ability to effectively support clients experiencing IPV/TDV. The timeframe for the acquisition is not specified, but the contractor is expected to submit a draft outline of the final report within 15 months of contract award. The place of performance/delivery is not specified.

Notable aspects of this opportunity include the emphasis on rigorous evaluation and evidence-based approaches, as well as the focus on active engagement with relevant stakeholders throughout the project. The contractor will be responsible for project management, communication with the government, development of programmatic approaches and curricula, formative tests, data analysis, reporting, and privacy/data security activities. The contractor will also be expected to develop guidance for programs and summarize technical assistance needs related to addressing IPV across the lifespan in HMRF program settings.