HHS ACL - UCEDD TA Contract - MRAS

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is conducting market research to identify capabilities related to the provision of technical assistance and data collection for University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD) Training and Assistive Technology Program. This initiative falls under the guidance of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, managed by the Administration on Disabilities within HHS's Administration for Community Living. The overarching goal is to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities have access to services that promote independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion into community life.

The contract seeks expertise in delivering comprehensive technical assistance across various domains such as education, training, research, and service delivery related to developmental disabilities. The work involves providing targeted support to enhance competencies among individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. This includes ensuring that they are primary decision-makers regarding services received and addressing unique needs through individualized approaches. Additionally, there is a focus on increasing diversity within disciplines related to developmental disabilities through strategic recruitment efforts.

Specific tasks under this contract may include developing toolkits, guidance documents, curricula templates tailored for different UCEDD contexts; managing operational challenges such as administration or finance; handling complex individual technical assistance requests; standardizing evaluation frameworks across varied sites; supporting assistive technology programs at state levels; improving consistency across states/territories; maintaining public-facing websites while ensuring accessibility compliance; and providing robust user support models during reporting cycles.

Key personnel involved in this contract should possess qualifications supporting expertise in both the DD Act and Assistive Technology Act domains. They will be expected to deliver outcomes that demonstrate performance improvements or impact while efficiently managing competing stakeholder requirements. The aim is not only to provide immediate solutions but also foster sustainable systems that promote long-term benefits for individuals with developmental disabilities and their communities.