Does ACF/OCSE participate in the selection process (Regional Office, Central Office or someone)?
Answer 1D: Neither ACF, OCSE Central Office or Regional Offices participate in the procurement process. This exclusion includes the creation of the procurement vehicle (RFP, IFB, etc.), proposal evaluation process (including evaluative criteria), and actual selection of the successful offeror to the solicitation for an IV&V Service Provider. We would note, however, that upon creation of the procurement vehicle (e.g., RFP) and prior to its release for bids, it must first be submitted to OCSE Central Office for review and prior written approval. Likewise, upon completion by the State of the selection of an offeror to the solicitation, and prior to actual execution of a contract with the successful offeror, OCSE Central Office must again review and provide prior written approval of the contract. We would also note that funding for the requisite IV&V Service Provider’s contract will be provided through the Advance Planning Document (APD) process. Federal written approval of the RFP and res
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