R--Expert Financial Advisory Services (EFAS)

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), under the Department of Labor, is soliciting unrestricted Expert Financial Advisory Services (EFAS) to provide bankruptcy and restructuring support regarding Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. This firm-fixed-price contract, under NAICS 541611, aims to assist the PBGC in reviewing exposure to underfunded pension plans through distress valuations, turnaround engagements, and recovery analysis. The period of performance runs from March 7, 2025, to March 6, 2027, consisting of a 12-month base period and a 12-month option period, with a potential six-month extension. Support is structured across four levels: High, Medium, Low, and Case Monitoring, with key deliverables including analyses of business models and capital structures due within 30 days of award. Award decisions will be based on a trade-off process considering quote compliance, corporate experience, and price. High priority is placed on the firm's experience in the U.S. healthcare sector, specifically leading valuations and restructuring for transactions involving funded debt of $1 billion or more. Key personnel requirements are stringent, requiring a Team Lead with at least 10 years of senior executive experience and a Deputy Team Lead with at least 5 years of experience in restructuring or investment banking. Additionally, contractors must provide a detailed Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) mitigation plan and ensure all electronic deliverables comply with Section 508 accessibility standards.