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Special Attorneys Program Service

Washington, DCDistrict of Columbia, USADue Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Client
Washington, DC
RFP Number
LEGAL-18201
Posted
10/10/2026
Category
Legal Services
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Description

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The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance seeks applications for the FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program to improve the collection and analysis of law enforcement investigative information and strengthen prosecutorial capacity. The program goals focus on increasing participating jurisdictions' ability to counter gang or criminal activity, investigate and prosecute alien fraud, and pursue drug and human trafficking crimes through dedicated prosecutorial staffing, case development, cross-designated assignments, and litigation support. Eligible applicants must be onshore, U.S.-only organizations. Applicants must submit the SF-424 and Standard Applicant Information in Grants.gov by October 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET, and complete the full application in JustGrants by October 13, 2026, at 8:59 p.m. ET. Required application components include a proposal narrative, a budget detail worksheet or narrative, statutory authority supporting documents, resumes, proof of active bar admission, a certificate of good standing, and a project timeline. Evaluation scores depend on project goals and objectives (20%), capabilities and competencies (30%), and the budget (15%).

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from bja-2026-172762.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The U.S. Department of Justice is offering cooperative agreements to support state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies in assigning or hiring personnel. Eligible entities include state, county, city or township, and federally recognized Native American Tribal governments. The program funds full- or part-time cross-designated prosecutors, criminal investigators, analysts, and support staff to address fraud, gang activity, and trafficking.

Issued by
U.S. Department of Justice
Round 9 Release Date
September 24, 2026
Complete SF-424 and Submit in Grants.gov
October 8, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. ET
Submit full application in JustGrants
October 13, 2026 by 8:59 p.m. ET
How to submit
Electronic via Grants.gov and JustGrants
Submission details
Step 1 requires submitting SF-424 in Grants.gov. Step 2 requires submitting the full application in JustGrants. The proposal narrative must be double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins, numbered pages, and up to 15 pages.
Contract term
36 months starting on June 1, 2026
Estimated value
$300,000,000
Place of performance
United States
Funding
Pub. L. No. 119-21, Sec. 100055 (codified at 34 U.S.C. 61101), Assistance Listing Number 16.076, 2 C.F.R. Part 200

How proposals are evaluated

Project Goals and Objectives20%
Project Design and Implementation35%
Capabilities and Competencies30%
Budget15%

Scope of work

  • Cross-designated Special Attorneys or Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs)
  • Hiring or assigning criminal investigators
  • Hiring or assigning analysts, forensic accountants, and investigative support staff
  • Prosecutorial casework, litigation support, and case development
  • Coordination with DOJ and relevant federal partners
  • Justice system staffing and capacity support (up to 20 percent of funding)
  • Equipment and technology purchases (up to 20 percent of funding)
  • Semi-annual performance measure data and performance reports in JustGrants

Minimum qualifications

  • Government entity with capacity to employ cross-designated prosecutors
  • Willingness to enter into and be bound by an appropriate memorandum of understanding
  • Legal authority under state and local law to coordinate with federal immigration authorities
  • Attorneys must undergo pre-appointment adjudication including security form review, drug testing, fingerprinting, tax compliance report, and credit check
  • Favorable adjudication of a background investigation for participating attorneys

Documents to include with the bid

  • Application for Federal Assistance: SF-424
  • Standard Applicant Information
  • Proposal Abstract
  • Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire
  • Proposal Narrative
  • Budget Detail Worksheet or Budget Narrative
  • Statutory or Other Authority Supporting Document
  • Letter of support from NFED, Criminal Division, or a U.S. Attorney's Office
  • Resumes, Proof of Active Bar Admission, and Certificate of Good Standing for assigned attorneys
  • Timeline listing key activities and milestones

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