Quantifying the Extent of Identity Theft in SNAP

The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine the interest and feasibility of a research firm for the following requirement: Quantifying the Extent of Identity Theft in SNAP. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor will the U.S. Government pay for information solicited. The information from this notice will help the Food and Nutrition Service plan their acquisition strategy. FNS is seeking a contractor to collect information from one or two States to quantify the extent of identity theft in SNAP and the cost to the program in those states. The contractor shall also work with a third party to identify behaviors or markers potentially linked to identity theft. The contractor will analyze the data and present the results in a written evaluation report and in an oral briefing. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. Only electronic copies of capability statements will be accepted and should be emailed to: Ashley Owens at [email protected] and Gloria Brown at: [email protected] The e-mail shall contain the following subject line: Response to Sources Sought Notice - AG-3198-S-16-0041: Quantifying the Extent of Identity Theft in SNAP. A determination by the Government to proceed with the acquisition as a set-aside is within the discretion of the Government. If capability statements are not received from at least two responsible small businesses or if the Government determines that no small business concerns are capable of performing this requirement based upon an assessment of the capability statements submitted, the Government may proceed with a full and open competition. Please submit all information to Ashley Owens at [email protected] and Gloria Brown: [email protected] no later than April 8, 2016 by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.