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Private Counsel Debt Collection - Northern District of New York

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DJJK-17-RFP-1078Federal

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking to award up to three contracts to private law firms licensed to practice in the Northern District of New York to provide debt collection litigation services on behalf of various federal agencies. This procurement, conducted under negotiated procedures authorized by the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15, is part of the DOJ’s Private Counsel Program, which was established following the Federal Debt Recovery Act of 1986 to engage private legal practitioners in securing government debts. The program is managed by the DOJ's Debt Collection Management Staff with oversight from the U.S. Attorney's Offices at the district level and currently operates in 19 judicial districts nationwide, with plans for further expansion. Successful contractors will be responsible for conducting debt collection activities consistent with proven industry standards, including negotiation phases like settlement and compromise, while maintaining communication with government representatives and recording case details in a government-maintained database. Compensation will primarily be based on contingency fees for unsecured debts and fixed prices for secured debts. Contracts will span a base year with the possibility of four additional option years. Interested law firms must obtain a Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) number and register in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. The solicitation will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website, with proposals anticipated around October 20, 2017, and prospective bidders are advised to monitor the site for any updates or amendments.

General Info

DOJ seeks up to three firms for debt collection litigation in Northern District of New York.

Agency

Department Of Justice → Jmd-Procurement Services Staff

NAICS

541110 - Offices of Lawyers

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedSep 22

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Justice → Jmd-Procurement Services Staff

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20530, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Justice → Jmd-Procurement Services Staff

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20530, USA

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Timothy Whitaker

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Department of Justice is seeking attorneys to litigate debt collection cases for various Federal agencies. Using negotiated procedures authorized in Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15, the Department of Justice (DOJ) contemplates award of up to three (3) contracts with private practitioners of law for debt collection services on behalf of the United States in the counties that comprise the Federal Judicial District for the Northern District of New York. The DOJ launched the Private Counsel Program following the passage of the Federal Debt Recovery Act of 1986 which first authorized the use of private law firms for this purpose. The Debt Collection Management Staff manages the program with legal oversight by the United States Attorney's Offices at the district level. The program is currently running in 19 districts nationwide, with further expansion planned. This procurement is strictly limited to attorneys who are licensed to practice law in the Northern District of New York. Contractors will be required to pursue debt collection activities which parallel existing industry procedures that have proven to be effective and efficient; to interact with government representatives at defined stages of the collection process (i.e., settlement, compromise, etc.); and to input relevant case data in a computer database maintained by the Government. Contract payments will be based primarily on contingency fee payments for unsecured debt collection and firm-fixed prices for secured debt collection. The anticipated period of performance for each contract will be a base year with up to four option years. The solicitation will be available only on the Federal Business Opportunities website, www.fbo.gov, and is anticipated to be released on or about October 20, 2017. Amendments to the solicitation, if any, issued prior to the receipt of proposals will also be posted on www.fbo.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site for access to the solicitation. All responsible sources meeting the eligibility requirements may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Government. It is highly recommended that, prior to submitting a proposal, interested parties obtain a Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number and register in the System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov, as these requirements are mandatory for any firm selected for a contract award.