What types of vendors does OPRE typically contract with?

OPRE primarily seeks academic institutions, non-profit research organizations, and specialized consulting firms with deep expertise in social policy, public health, and quantitative or qualitative research methodologies.

What kind of work does the ACF Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation procure?

The office procures services related to program evaluation, performance measurement, data collection, and the development of evidence-based policy frameworks for child care, welfare, and family support programs.

How can vendors position themselves for OPRE solicitations?

Vendors should demonstrate a track record of peer-reviewed research, expertise in human subjects protection, and the ability to manage complex, multi-year data collection efforts within the federal regulatory environment.

ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES · Contracting Office

ACF OFFICE OF PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND EVALUATION

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of ACF OFFICE OF PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND EVALUATION.

The ACF Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) procures specialized social science research, program evaluation, and data analysis services to inform human services policy. Vendors compete to provide rigorous methodology design, longitudinal study management, and technical assistance for programs serving low-income families and children.

Hierarchy: ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES · DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

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