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 the 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 active engagement with relevant stakeholders, such as IPV/TDV experts, program staff, and individuals with lived experience. The contractor is expected to develop a plan for active engagement and incorporate input from these stakeholders throughout the project. Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for developing data collection instruments, obtaining OMB clearance and IRB approval, conducting formative tests, analyzing data, and developing guidance and summaries of technical assistance needs. The contractor will also be required to adhere to privacy and data security requirements, including completing a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) or equivalent document and potentially securing an Authority to Operate (ATO) if necessary.