The Special Assets Unit (SAU) Monitoring and Management Implementation Service

The contract establishes the USDA-RD Special Assets Unit (SAU) through a sole source Letter Contract. The contractor will provide expert advisory services to help set up the SAU, which is responsible for monitoring and managing at-risk loans in the USDA's non-residential mortgage portfolio. Key tasks include supporting the training of newly hired federal employees, designing asset-specific risk scorecards, developing standard operating procedures, and creating training materials. This work is governed by the terms of an existing GSA contract and spans a base period from August 7, 2020, to December 31, 2020, with an option to extend through April 30, 2021. The project is divided into three phases: Phase I focuses on program development, Phase II on risk scorecard development, and Phase III on testing, training, and providing ad hoc support. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541219 and is managed by the USDA’s Regional Acquisition Division located in Washington, D.C. Key points of contact for this contract include Craig Ziegemeier and Venson Wilkins, who can provide further information. The work involves establishing efficient processes and tools to better manage risky loans and enhance the SAU's operational capabilities.