Technical Assistance on Evaluation for Discretionary Grant Programs

The Administration for Children and Families is preparing to award a contract for technical assistance on evaluation for discretionary grant programs, with the opportunity forecasted for posting on May 25, 2026. The effort falls under NAICS code 541611, indicating it involves administrative management and general management consulting services, and is intended to support the design, implementation, and improvement of evaluation frameworks for grant initiatives under the agency’s purview. The primary objective is to provide expert guidance to enhance the rigor, relevance, and utility of program evaluations across a variety of discretionary funding streams managed by the agency. Tracy Fields serves as the program point of contact for this effort, responsible for operational and technical inquiries, while Mary Earnhart is listed as the contracting officer overseeing the acquisition process. There is no specified place of performance or set-aside designation, suggesting that the contractor may be selected from a national pool and is expected to deliver services in alignment with federal requirements without geographic or small business restrictions. Interested parties should monitor the provided link for official solicitation details once the opportunity is formally released, as the forecast currently serves as a preparatory notice to gauge industry interest and readiness for engagement.