Ginnie Mae Mortgaged Backed Securities Administration

Solicitation R-OPC-23847 is a procurement issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, specifically the Chief Procurement Officer for Ginnie Mae, to secure Mortgage-Backed Securities Administration services. The contract focuses on programmatic functions and technology needs, including IT operations and managed data center services. Key requirements are detailed through various Contract Line Item Numbers covering monthly data collection, risk analysis, and custodial bank compliance monitoring. The scope of work involves supporting Ginnie Mae's role as a government corporation in managing the MBS program, distinguishing its operations from Government Sponsored Enterprises like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Administrative details for the solicitation include NAICS code 541611 and points of contact Paula P. Smith and Claudia S. Womble. The procurement process included pre-proposal and bidders conferences to clarify technical requirements, hardware needs, and T&M ordering procedures. Amendment 3 specifically extended the proposal submission deadline to November 17, 2011, at 1:00pm. The contract structure encompasses detailed guidelines on packaging, inspection, invoicing, and the period of performance, with a strong emphasis on maintaining rigorous compliance and risk management standards for the administration of mortgage-backed securities.