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Private Counsel Debt Collection - Puerto Rico

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DJJK-17-RFP-1032Federal

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The Department of Justice is seeking to contract a private law practitioner licensed in Puerto Rico to provide debt collection services on behalf of the United States within the Federal Judicial District for Puerto Rico. This contract, part of the Private Counsel Program initiated after the Federal Debt Recovery Act of 1986, aims to engage legal counsel to handle debt collection cases involving various Federal agencies. The program is managed by the Debt Collection Management Staff with oversight from the local United States Attorney's Offices and currently operates in 19 districts nationally, with plans for further expansion. Contractors will be required to conduct debt collection using effective industry practices, maintain communication with government representatives during key stages such as settlement or compromise, and input relevant data into a government-maintained database. Payments under this contract will be primarily contingency fees for unsecured debt, while secured debt collection will be compensated at firm-fixed prices. The contract is expected to include a one-year base period with up to four option years. The solicitation will be released around February 20, 2017, and will be accessible exclusively via the Federal Business Opportunities website. Interested firms must monitor this site to obtain the solicitation and any amendments. Proposals from all responsible parties meeting eligibility criteria will be considered. Prior registration in the System for Award Management and obtaining a Dun and Bradstreet number are strongly recommended, as these are mandatory for contract award eligibility. The contract is designated under NAICS code 541110 and is managed by the Department of Justice's JMD-Procurement Services Staff based in Washington, D.C.

General Info

DOJ seeks Puerto Rico licensed lawyer for federal debt collection, contingency fees, one-year base plus options.

Agency

Department Of Justice → Jmd-Procurement Services Staff

NAICS

541110 - Offices of Lawyers

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedFeb 3

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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

Contacts

Timothy Whitaker

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+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 a single award to a private practitioner of law for debt collection services on behalf of the United States in the counties that comprise the Federal Judicial District for Puerto Rico. 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 Puerto Rico. 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 February 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.