HHS/ACF - Building Evidence for Trafficking Interventions and Response - MRAS

The Building Evidence for Trafficking Interventions and Response (BETIR) contract aims to conduct research to inform the development of anti-trafficking strategies, policies, and programs. The contract will be carried out in consultation with anti-trafficking experts and relevant groups and individuals. The research activities will include designing and conducting original studies, conducting evaluability assessments, identifying emerging policy and research questions, and preparing written products such as research syntheses and methodological documents. The contract will focus on addressing the severe forms of trafficking in persons as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000. The timeframe of the acquisition is 60 months.

The purchase agency for this opportunity is the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) and the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE). They are purchasing this research to gather evidence that will inform the development of anti-trafficking strategies, policies, and programs. The work to be acquired includes designing and conducting original studies, conducting evaluability assessments, identifying emerging policy and research questions, and preparing written products. The timeframe of the acquisition is 60 months.

The place of performance/delivery for this contract is not specified in the summary provided. However, it can be assumed that the work will be conducted in consultation with anti-trafficking experts and relevant groups and individuals across various locations. The research activities may involve data collection, assessment, and analysis related to human trafficking policy and research.

One notable aspect of this opportunity is the emphasis on active engagement throughout the project. The contractor is expected to engage individuals who have experienced trafficking as well as other stakeholders in all phases of the inquiry process. This approach aims to improve the rigor and relevance of the research activities while ensuring that diverse perspectives are considered. Additionally, the contractor is required to adhere to principles such as rigor, relevance, transparency, independence, and ethics in conducting the research.