California eProcure #CFF 7795

First 5 California Seeks Federal Advocacy Services for Early Childhood Policy

This opportunity is a solicitation from First 5 California (F5CA), a state agency, for federal advocacy services to advance early childhood policy priorities. - Government Buyer: - First 5 California (California Children and Families Commission) - Contracts and Procurement Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Federal advocacy and legislative engagement services - Engage with California's congressional delegation, U.S. Senators, the White House, and federal agencies - Monitor and analyze federal legislation, appropriations, and regulatory actions impacting children prenatal to age five and their families - Develop policy briefs, legislative analyses, position letters, testimony materials, talking points, and briefing documents - Provide regular written reports and strategic counsel to F5CA leadership - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must demonstrate experience in federal advocacy, policy analysis, and coalition-building for early childhood policy - Emphasis on collaborative partnership and leveraging existing relationships and coalitions - Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is optional - Contract Value and Duration: - Maximum contract value of $300,000 over approximately three years - Services commence upon Department of General Services approval

Description

First 5 California (F5CA) is seeking qualified organizations to provide federal advocacy services that support the healthy development and well-being of children prenatal to age five and their families across California. The selected contractor will provide federal legislative and budget monitoring, policy analysis, relationship-building with California's congressional delegation and relevant federal agencies, development of advocacy materials, and strategic counsel. The goal is to advance and protect early childhood policies and investments benefiting children and families in California, aligned with F5CA's Strategic Plan and Policy Agenda. The contract term is approximately three years with a maximum value of $300,000, starting upon Department of General Services approval anticipated in summer 2026.

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