Bid guide
How to bid on Legal and Strategic Advisory Services for FHFA
What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is seeking law firms to provide legal and strategic advisory services. This includes litigation support and advice on various legal areas such as banking, securities, financial regulation, real estate, bankruptcy, privacy, and artificial intelligence. FHFA expects to award multiple contracts, likely no more than three, with an ordering period through July 26, 2031. This is an opportunity for law firms to join an existing multiple-award contract vehicle and compete for task orders.
A significant portion of the work is anticipated to be litigation-related, covering areas like fraud investigations, real estate matters, and issues concerning Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorships. Non-litigation services, including legal advice, analysis, and fact-finding, are also sought across the specified legal practice areas.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on September 09, 2026. Questions or suggested changes must be submitted via email by 9:00 a.m. Eastern on September 15, 2026. Offerors must use Attachment E to organize and submit their questions.
The Phase I proposal deadline is September 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time. The FHFA reserves the right to award no new contracts under this solicitation.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for established law firms with significant experience in providing legal and strategic advisory services to federal agencies. Firms with expertise in banking law, securities law, financial services regulation, real estate law, bankruptcy law, and litigation at both trial and appellate levels are particularly well-suited.
Experience with the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is also highly relevant. The FHFA is looking for firms capable of handling complex legal matters, including those related to conservatorships of financial institutions and emerging areas like artificial intelligence and privacy law.
How to respond
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All offers are requested in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation and Request for Proposals (RFP). Questions must be submitted to Steven Novotny, FHFA Contracting Officer, at [email protected], using Attachment E for organization. The Phase I submission is due by the date and time specified on the Contract Opportunities webpage.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review Attachment A, the Performance Work Statement (PWS), for a detailed understanding of the required services. Ensure your proposal directly addresses all aspects of the PWS, highlighting your firm's specific experience and capabilities in each area.
Given the emphasis on litigation, provide clear examples of your firm's success in federal and state litigation, including specific types of cases mentioned in the solicitation. For non-litigation areas, detail your advisory experience and expertise. Organize your proposal clearly and concisely, adhering to all formatting and submission instructions to ensure it is easily evaluated by the FHFA.
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Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Federal Housing Finance Agency; the original posting controls.