PSOB Legal Services

The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (Bureau of Justice Assistance) is issuing a Sources‑Sought RFI (Solicitation No. BJA_PSOB_LEGALSERVICES) to identify qualified 8(a) small‑business vendors capable of providing comprehensive legal support for the Public Safety Officers Benefits (PSOB) program. Under a labor‑hours contract with a base year plus four one‑year options beginning September 1, 2026, the contractor will supply contract attorneys, paralegals, and project‑management staff to deliver trauma‑informed legal review, analysis, and written recommendations for death and disability claims at the Office, Hearing Officer, and Director levels. Required services include preparation of determinations, subpoenas, medical examiner questions, information requests, and other legal documents; oral and written guidance to PSOB legal counsel and hearing officers; and ongoing case‑status reporting and project oversight. Responses must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on April 20, 2026 via email to Alisha.Wells@usdoj.gov and must include (a) a vendor background summary (name, address, DUNS, point of contact, small‑business designation, GSA/FSS schedule numbers), (b) a tailored capability statement with supporting documentation, (c) past‑performance references for similar legal‑service contracts, and (d) any proposed subcontracting or teaming arrangements with an administrative and management structure description. The solicitation is set‑aside for 8(a) competitors (NAICS 541199) and is a market‑research effort only; no commitments or feedback will be provided.

Notice ID

1c97bd9d12464a60ab3bb3b20be50a7c

Solicitation Number

BJA_PSOB_LEGALSERVICES

NAICS Code

541199

Classification Code

R418