Safety Verification Initiative

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing worksheet (Excel spreadsheet) that bidders must use to submit pricing for the opportunity. It details various CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) and associated pricing requirements.

• CLINs: The spreadsheet lists specific CLINs for services such as "Confirm UAC Address," "Conduct UAC Site Visit," "Observe Overall UAC Wellness," and "Travel." These are categorized for both UAC (Unaccompanied Alien Children) and Former UAC.
• Pricing Structure: Includes fields for "Rate Per Case," "Incentive - Timeliness" (7 and 14 calendar days), "Total Price," and "Maximum Ceiling Price."
• Travel Costs: Travel is noted as reimbursable in accordance with FTR, with specific maximum ceiling prices for UAC and Former UAC travel.
• Transition CLIN: CLIN 0009 is for "Transition: Two Months" with a single monthly rate.
• Incentives: Sections are provided for UAC and Former UAC timeliness incentives, with fields for incentive percentages and calculations.
• FAR 52.217-8: This clause is referenced in relation to CLINs 5001-5008.
• Formatting Requirements: All pricing must be submitted with two decimal points. All percentages must be submitted with two decimal points. Any additional pricing not requested will not be considered.

Bidders must complete and submit this pricing worksheet as part of their proposal. It is crucial for understanding the cost structure, potential incentives, and maximum allowable costs for each CLIN. Adherence to the specified formatting and inclusion of only requested pricing is mandatory.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a Safety Verification Initiative (SVI) to conduct safety and wellness checks for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) and Former Unaccompanied Alien Children (F)UAC across the U.S. The program aims to ensure the safety and well-being of this subset of (F)UAC by assessing their welfare, confirming their immigration status, and ensuring they are aware of their responsibilities.

• Confirm Address: Identify, review, and verify the accuracy of (F)UAC addresses using available databases and records. Document if the address is valid or invalid.

• Conduct Site Visit: Perform in-person site visits to confirm physical residence at the identified address. Multiple visits may be necessary. Document findings, including whether the (F)UAC was located.

• Observe Overall Wellness: Assess and document the relationship of individuals living with the (F)UAC, identify signs of abuse, abandonment, neglect, or trafficking. Notify ICE immediately of any such indications. Confirm school enrollment and attendance for school-aged UAC. Inform (F)UAC and sponsors of legal responsibilities and immigration obligations. Verify immigration proceedings and match court records with verified addresses. Provide mailing addresses to ERO within 48 hours.

• Update ICE Systems: Record data in ICE systems, including name, A#, address, location status, safety status, school enrollment, contact information, sponsor details, living arrangements, and employment status. Updates must occur within 24 hours of receipt of new information.

• The PWS covers the period of Fiscal Years 2021-2024, with an estimated 100,000 UAC and 250,000 FUAC.

• Services are to be performed across the U.S.

• Applicable Standards: Compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, ADA, Violence Against Women Act, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, and Flores Settlement Agreement.

• Communications: All communications must be in a language the participant understands, using bilingual staff or professional interpretation services.

• Program Management: Contractor must provide effective program management, including a program management plan, workflow description, adequate staffing, and monthly employee lists.

• Staffing: Key personnel include a Program Director with a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience. All staff require DHS background investigations and must complete mandatory ICE training (CSAT, Privacy, Records Management).

• Standards of Conduct: Strict adherence to standards of conduct, including treating participants with dignity, avoiding favoritism, maintaining professional boundaries, and reporting violations.

• Security Requirements: Access to sensitive DHS information requires background investigations, preliminary fitness determinations, and adherence to specific security protocols and training, including IT security.

• Deliverables: Include a program management plan, staffing plan, program launch schedule, Quality Control Plan, Standard Operating Procedures, updated organizational chart, and transition plans.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) requirement to conduct safety and wellness checks for an estimated 100,000 unaccompanied alien children (UAC) and 250,000 former UAC (FUAC) between the ages of 18-21 across the US. The goal is to confirm the location, custody, school enrollment (if applicable), and overall wellness of these individuals, ensuring their safety and well-being.

The contractor will be responsible for:

• Confirming Addresses: Locating and verifying the accuracy of addresses for (F)UAC using available databases and records, ensuring they are residential.

• Conducting Site Visits: Performing in-person visits to confirmed addresses to verify the physical presence of the (F)UAC and assess if they can receive mail.

• Observing Overall Wellness: Identifying co-habitants, assessing for signs of abuse, abandonment, neglect, or trafficking (with immediate notification requirements for any indications), confirming school enrollment for school-aged UAC, and informing (F)UAC and sponsors of their legal responsibilities.

• Updating ICE Systems of Record: Accurately collecting and entering data into ICE systems within 24 hours of receipt.

• Data collection must be accurate and consistent.

• Notifications of abuse, abandonment, or neglect must be made within 24 hours.

• Address confirmation and site visit outcomes must be documented and submitted to ICE.

• Updates to ICE systems must occur within 24 hours of new information.

• Cases are considered closed when no further steps can be taken and all data is entered.

• Not explicitly defined in this document, but services cover the US.

• Staffing: Key personnel include a Program Director with specific educational and experience requirements. Adequate staffing levels must be maintained.

• Security: Contractor personnel require background investigations (Public Trust level) and may need preliminary fitness determinations before commencing work. Access to sensitive DHS information requires adherence to strict security protocols, including NDAs and potential IT system access requirements.

• Training: A comprehensive training plan is required, including DHS mandatory training and annual refreshers. Staff must be trained prior to starting work.

• Standards of Conduct: Strict standards apply to interactions with program participants, prohibiting favoritism, personal relationships, accepting gifts, and discussing case information. Violations can lead to dismissal or contract termination.

• Communications: All communications must be in a language the participant understands. Media inquiries must be referred to ICE.

• Deliverables: Include program management plans, quality control plans, SOPs, organizational charts, resumes of key personnel, training plans, and transition plans.

• Reporting: Daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports are required, along with immediate reporting of serious program issues or employee misconduct.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding a solicitation, clarifying various aspects of the contract requirements, submission process, and evaluation criteria.

• Startup Companies & Prior Experience: Startups without prior contracts will be assessed for prior experience in accordance with Section M.5, not eliminated.
• Background Checks: DHS background checks will be required for individuals accompanying contractors who require access to sensitive DHS information.
• UAC vs. FUAC: Requirements apply to both Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) and Former Unaccompanied Alien Children (FUAC) ages 18-21, with specific guidance on site visits and consent for adults.
• Site Visits: For Former UACs, site visits should primarily occur at the residential address, with workplace visits permissible only to establish a location for a full site visit.
• Case Documentation & Reporting: Contractors will use a provided portal for case sharing and data collection; direct access to ICE systems is not provided.
• Pricing: Pricing will be evaluated per Section M.8. Surge or escalation pricing is not anticipated. CLINs are generally compensated per completed task, with issues addressed by the ICE POC and COR.
• Transition-in: Case assignments will begin after the transition-in period, with transition requirements detailed in Section 11 of the PWS.
• Safety: Safety concerns will be addressed by the assigned ICE POC. Contractors may suspend operations due to safety concerns and should report to their ICE POC.
• Consent for Adults: For FUACs (adults), verbal consent is required before conducting wellness checks and site visits.

This Q&A document clarifies ambiguities and provides essential details that may influence bidder proposals, particularly concerning the inclusion of FUACs, evaluation of experience, and operational procedures. Bidders should ensure their proposals align with these clarifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to provide services related to locating and conducting wellness/safety checks on missing or at-risk children, with a focus on unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and former UACs. The services involve confirming addresses, conducting site visits, observing overall wellness, and related travel.

• Management, supervision, labor, and materials for services outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Specific Contract Line Items (CLINs) for confirming addresses, conducting site visits, observing wellness, and travel for both UACs and former UACs across two order years.

• Information Technology Security Awareness Training and Privacy Training are required for contractor employees.

• Basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems is mandated.

• Contract Type: Multiple hybrid Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and cost-reimbursable IDIQ contracts.

• Period of Performance: Two-year base period, split into two one-year ordering periods. Option to extend services for up to 6 months (FAR 52.217-8).

• Minimum Quantity: 1,000 cases per IDIQ award.

• Maximum Quantity: 400,000 cases per IDIQ ceiling.

• Place of Performance: Within the United States (50 States and District of Columbia) at government-directed locations.

• Proposals are due by 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on April 17, 2026.

• Key submission elements include Offeror Information, Representations/Certifications, Prior Experience (2 pages), Technical Approach (3 pages), Scenarios (1 page per scenario), Price, and Subcontracting Plan (if applicable).

• Evaluation Factors (descending order of importance): Prior Experience, Technical Approach, Scenarios, and Price.

• Award will be made on a best-value tradeoff basis.

• Questions due by 12:00 PM EDT on April 07, 2026, submitted via email to OAQDCR@ice.dhs.gov.

• NAICS Code: 561611, with a small business size standard of $25 million.

• Small businesses are exempt from submitting a subcontracting plan; others must comply with FAR 52.219-9.

• All communication must be via email to OAQDCR@ice.dhs.gov.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM at the time of proposal submission.

• The government reserves the right to award based on initial offers without discussion.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) requirement to conduct safety and wellness checks for approximately 100,000 unaccompanied alien children (UAC) and 250,000 former UAC (FUAC) aged 18-21 across the United States. The goal is to ensure the safety and well-being of these individuals by verifying their location, custody, school enrollment (if applicable), and overall wellness, including checking for signs of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or trafficking.

The contractor will be responsible for:

• Confirming Addresses: Identifying, reviewing, and verifying the accuracy of addresses for (F)UAC using available databases and records, ensuring the address is a valid residence.

• Conducting Site Visits: Performing in-person visits to confirmed addresses to verify the physical presence of the (F)UAC and ensure mail can be received. Multiple visits may be required.

• Observing Overall Wellness: Identifying individuals residing with the (F)UAC, assessing for signs of abuse, abandonment, neglect, or trafficking (with immediate notification required for any indications), confirming school enrollment for school-aged UAC, and informing (F)UAC and sponsors of their legal responsibilities.

• Updating ICE Systems of Record: Accurately collecting and entering data into ICE systems, including location, safety status, school enrollment, contact information, and sponsor details.

• Data collection must be accurate and consistent.

• Site visits must be conducted no later than 7 PM local time.

• Notifications of potential abuse, abandonment, neglect, or trafficking must be made to the ERO POC and COR within 24 hours via phone and email.

• Mailing addresses for (F)UAC must be provided to ERO within 48 hours of receipt.

• Cases are considered CLOSED when no further steps can be taken and all data is entered.

Not explicitly defined in the PWS text, but services are required across the US.

• Staffing: Key personnel include a Program Director with specific educational and experience requirements. Adequate staffing levels must be maintained.
• Security: Contractor employees require background investigations (public trust level) and may need preliminary fitness determinations to commence work. Access to sensitive DHS information requires adherence to strict security protocols, including NDAs and potential IT system access training.
• Training: A comprehensive training plan for all staff is required, including DHS mandatory training and potentially COR-approved external training.
• Standards of Conduct: Strict standards of conduct are outlined, prohibiting personal relationships, accepting gifts, discussing case information, or providing legal advice to participants.
• Reporting: Various reports are required, including daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports, as well as immediate reporting of serious program issues or employee misconduct.
• Transition: A transition-in period of no more than two months and a transition-out plan are required.
• Quality Assurance: Contractors must implement quality control procedures and internal audits. ICE will conduct surveillance and audits.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing worksheet (Excel spreadsheet) that bidders must use to submit their pricing for the opportunity. It details various CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) and associated pricing requirements.

• CLINs: The worksheet lists specific CLINs for services such as "Confirm UAC Address," "Conduct UAC Site Visit," "Observe Overall UAC Wellness," and "Travel." These are categorized for both UAC (Unaccompanied Alien Child) and Former UAC.
• Pricing Structure: Pricing is required for highlighted cells. Bidders must submit all pricing with two decimal points. Percentages must also be submitted with two decimal points. Any additional pricing not requested will not be considered.
• Rate Types: Includes "Rate Per Case," "Incentive - Timeliness" (7 and 14 calendar days), "Total Price," and "Maximum Ceiling Price."
• Travel Costs: Travel is reimbursable in accordance with FTR (Federal Travel Regulations) with specified maximum ceiling prices per CLIN.
• Incentives: Sections are included for timeliness incentives per address, with fields for incentive percentages and calculation.
• FAR Clause: FAR 52.217-8 is referenced in relation to certain CLINs.

Bidders must complete and submit this pricing worksheet as part of their proposal. Careful attention should be paid to the specific CLINs, pricing formats (two decimal points for values and percentages), and maximum ceiling prices. The inclusion of timeliness incentives and travel cost reimbursements are key components that bidders need to factor into their pricing strategy.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to provide services related to locating and conducting wellness/safety checks on missing or at-risk children, with a focus on unaccompanied alien children (UAC) and similar foreign-national child populations. The services will be performed within the United States (50 States and District of Columbia).

• Core Services: Confirming addresses, conducting site visits, observing overall wellness, and providing transition services.

• Performance Work Statement (PWS): Detailed requirements are outlined in Attachment 01.

• IT Security: Mandatory annual Information Technology Security Awareness Training and signing of DHS Rules of Behavior for all contractor employees accessing Federal information systems. Compliance with safeguarding covered contractor information systems is required.

• Privacy Training: Contractor employees must complete initial and annual privacy training.

• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Contractors must adhere to strict handling, safeguarding, and incident reporting requirements for CUI.

• Prohibitions: Restrictions apply to the use of certain foreign-made telecommunications equipment, video surveillance equipment, and unmanned aircraft systems.

• Contract Type: Multiple hybrid Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and cost-reimbursable IDIQ contracts.

• Period of Performance: Two-year base period, with an option to extend services for up to six months (FAR 52.217-8).

• Minimum/Maximum Quantities: Minimum of 1,000 cases per IDIQ award; maximum ceiling of 100,000 cases per IDIQ.

• Funding: Obligated at the task order (TO) level.

• Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT.

• Communication: All communication via email to OAQDCR@ice.dhs.gov. No phone calls accepted.

• Evaluation Factors (Descending Order): Prior Experience, Technical Approach, Scenarios, and Price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price.

• Basis for Award: Best Value Tradeoff.

• NAICS Code: 561611 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) with a small business size standard of $25 million.

• Subcontracting Plan: Required for offerors not qualifying as small businesses.

• Attachments: Performance Work Statement (Attachment 01), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (Attachment 02), Pricing Worksheet (Attachment 03).

• Key Clauses: Includes FAR 52.203-13, FAR 52.212-4, FAR 52.216-27, FAR 52.232-39, HSAR 3052.203-70, HSAR 3052.205-70, HSAR 3052.219-71, HSAR 3052.222-70, HSAR 3052.222-71, FAR 52.240-93, FAR 52.216-18, FAR 52.216-19, FAR 52.216-22, FAR 52.217-8, 52.219-9, FAR 52.223-23, FAR 52.224-3, 52.240-91, FAR 52.252-2, FAR 52.252-6, HSAR 3052.204-71, HSAR 3052.204-72, HSAR 3052.240-73.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to provide services related to locating and conducting wellness/safety checks on missing or at-risk children, with a focus on unaccompanied alien children (UAC) and similar foreign-national child populations. The services will be performed within the United States (50 States and District of Columbia).

• Management, supervision, labor, and materials for services outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Specific tasks include: Confirm Address, Conduct Site Visit, Observe Overall Wellness, Travel, and Transition services.

• Offerors must comply with IT security awareness training and privacy training requirements.

• Safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is mandatory.

• Contract Type: Hybrid Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Cost-Reimbursable IDIQ.

• Period of Performance: Two-year base period, split into two one-year ordering periods, with an option to extend services for up to 6 months.

• Minimum Quantity: 1,000 cases per IDIQ award.

• Maximum Quantity: 100,000 cases per IDIQ award.

• Proposals are due by 11:00 AM EDT on [Date not specified, but likely March 7, 2026 based on L.9].

• Communication is via email to OAQDCR@ice.dhs.gov; phone calls are not accepted.

• Evaluation Factors (descending order of importance): Prior Experience, Technical Approach, Scenarios, and Price.

• Award will be made on a best-value tradeoff basis.

• NAICS Code: 561611 (Private Investigation Services).

• Small Business Size Standard: $25 million.

• Subcontracting plans are required from offerors not qualifying as small businesses.

• Key attachments include the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and Pricing Worksheet.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for services related to unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and other similar populations. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking to procure services for locating and conducting wellness/safety checks on missing or at-risk children, and working with unaccompanied alien children or similar foreign-national child populations.

• Locating and conducting wellness/safety checks on missing or at-risk children.

• Conducting in-person field work to locate children and/or conduct welfare or safety checks.

• Identifying and documenting indicators of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or trafficking.

• Working with unaccompanied alien children or similar foreign-national child populations.

• Delivering services or case management to UACs or other foreign-born minors released into communities.

• Coordinating with federal, state, local, or non-profit entities on services for these populations.

• Providing a detailed technical approach to locating children, conducting safety and wellness checks, and managing cases.

• Responding to specific scenarios related to UAC verification, child safety, scaling operations, and staff conduct.

• Contract Type: Multiple hybrid Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and cost-reimbursable Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.

• Period of Performance: Two-year base period, with an option to extend services under FAR 52.217-8.

• Minimum Order Quantity: 1,000 cases per IDIQ contract award.

• Maximum Order Quantity: 100,000 cases per IDIQ contract award.

• Funding: Obligated at the task order (TO) level.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically by 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on March 27, 2026.

• Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance): 1) Prior Experience, 2) Technical Approach, 3) Scenarios, 4) Price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price.

• Prior Experience: Must demonstrate recent and relevant experience with child welfare, including locating/checking children and working with unaccompanied alien children.

• Technical Approach: Must detail the approach to PWS tasks, including locating children, conducting safety checks, and case management.

• Scenarios: Responses to specific scenarios will be evaluated for understanding and approach.

• Price: Will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.

• NAICS Code: 561611 (Security Guards and Patrol Services).

• Small Business Size Standard: $25 million.

• Subcontracting Plan: Required for offerors not qualifying as small businesses.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Alternate proposals will not be considered.

• The Government reserves the right to make award based on initial offers without discussion.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to provide services related to locating and conducting wellness/safety checks on missing or at-risk children, with a focus on unaccompanied alien children (UAC) and similar foreign-national child populations. The services will be performed nationwide within the United States.

• Locating and Confirming Location: Utilizing databases, records, and tools to confirm child locations.

• Field Operations: Planning and executing nationwide site visits.

• Safety and Wellness Checks: Conducting home/site visits, identifying household members, observing and documenting indicators of abuse, neglect, or trafficking, and notifying ICE within required timeframes.

• IT Security: Compliance with Information Technology Security Awareness Training and DHS Rules of Behavior.

• Privacy Training: Contractor employees must complete privacy training.

• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Handling: Adherence to safeguarding and dissemination controls for CUI.

• Contract Type: Multiple hybrid Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and cost-reimbursable IDIQ contracts.

• Period of Performance: Two-year base period, with an option to extend services for up to 6 months.

• Minimum/Maximum Quantities: Minimum of 1,000 cases per IDIQ award; maximum ceiling of 100,000 cases per IDIQ.

• Place of Performance: Any location directed by the Government within the United States.

• Submission Deadline: March 2, 2026, by [Time not specified] Eastern Daylight Time.

• Questions Deadline: March 17, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

• Evaluation Factors (Descending Order): Prior Experience, Technical Approach, Scenarios, Price. Non-price factors combined are significantly more important than price.

• Basis for Award: Best Value Tradeoff.

• NAICS Code: 561611 (Private Investigation Services).

• Size Standard: $25 million.

• Subcontracting Plan: Required for offerors not qualifying as small businesses.

• The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided as Attachment 01.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Alternate proposals will not be considered.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the solicitation for services related to Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC).

• Case Volume: The government estimates 100,000 total cases across all IDIQ awards, not per IDIQ. Task orders will be released in batches after awardees close out 90% of their current cases, with each batch anticipated to be 1,000 random cases.
• Site Visits vs. Wellness Checks: A site visit is the physical act of visiting a location. A wellness check is an assessment of the child's overall well-being, which is completed as part of the site visit.
• IT Security: Extensive IT security, CUI handling, and FASCSA requirements are detailed in FAR clauses referenced in the solicitation.
• Key Personnel: The Program Director and Project Manager refer to the same position.
• Quality Plans: The PWS requires a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP). The QASP establishes a 100% compliance threshold for initial contact within 7 calendar days, with tiered incentives for address verification within 7, 14, and 28 days. The QASP has been updated to reflect a 100% completion within 10 days with a 90% acceptable quality level.
• Case Assignment: The government does not intend to establish a hard cap on case assignments but will track progress and release additional batches. The timing of task order solicitations is dependent on various factors, including awarded IDIQs and performance quality.
• Data Access: Contractors will not be granted access to ORR or other federal systems. ICE will provide all necessary case data. Contractors are expected to use available databases, including open source and commercially available resources.
• Site Visit Requirement: In-person site visits are required to confirm a child's location and observe overall wellness. Alternative verification methods may be used supplementally but do not replace the in-person visit.
• Billing for Inaccurate Addresses: If a contractor uses the best available sources to identify an address, and it proves inaccurate upon site visit, this is still considered valid address confirmation and can be billed. Identifying a new address and locating the child is strongly preferred.
• Staffing Qualifications: The government will not prescribe minimum staffing levels or specific qualification standards beyond PWS requirements and applicable laws. Offerors are expected to propose qualified staff and justify their approach.

These responses clarify requirements related to case management, site visits, data access, quality control, and staffing, which will impact bidder proposals and pricing strategies.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for services related to unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and similar foreign-national child populations. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is procuring these services to locate and conduct wellness/safety checks on missing or at-risk children, and to provide case management and services to UACs released into communities.

• Locating and conducting wellness/safety checks on missing or at-risk children.

• Conducting in-person field work, including home visits and welfare/safety checks.

• Identifying and documenting indicators of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or trafficking.

• Working with unaccompanied alien children or similar foreign-national child populations.

• Delivering services or case management to UACs.

• Coordinating with federal, state, local, or non-profit entities.

• Rapidly scaling up operations to cover additional geographic areas.

• Maintaining quality and compliance with ICE requirements.

• Preparing new staff to perform duties with minimal government intervention.

• Contract Type: Multiple hybrid Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and cost reimbursable Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.

• Period of Performance: Two-year base period, with an option to extend services for up to six months.

• Minimum Order: 1,000 cases per IDIQ contract award.

• Maximum Order: 100,000 cases per IDIQ contract award.

• Funding: Obligated at the task order (TO) level.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: March 25, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

• Questions Deadline: March 17, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

• Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance): Prior Experience, Technical Approach, Scenarios, and Price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price.

• Prior Experience: Must demonstrate direct, recent, and relevant experience in locating/conducting wellness checks and working with unaccompanied alien children or similar populations. Experience with multi-jurisdictional operations, significant caseloads, and strict timelines is also considered.

• Technical Approach: Must demonstrate a clear, detailed, and practical understanding of the PWS requirements, including field-based location efforts and safety/wellness checks.

• Scenarios: Vendors must provide written responses to scenario questions, demonstrating understanding of challenges and appropriate approaches.

• Price: Will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.

• NAICS Code: 561611

• Small Business Size Standard: $25 million.

• Subcontracting Plan: Required for offerors not qualifying as small businesses.

• Alternate proposals will not be considered.

• Award may be made based on initial offers without discussion.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to provide services related to locating and conducting wellness/safety checks on missing or at-risk children, with a focus on unaccompanied alien children (UAC) and similar foreign-national child populations. The services will be performed on a large geographic or national scale.

• Locating children and confirming their location using databases, field visits, and inter-agency coordination.

• Conducting safety and wellness checks, including identifying household members, observing indicators of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or trafficking, and making timely notifications.

• Providing services or case management to UAC or other foreign-born minors released into communities.

• Coordinating with federal, state, local, or non-profit entities.

• IT Security Awareness Training and Privacy Training are required for contractor employees.

• Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems is mandated.

• Contract Type: Multiple hybrid Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and cost-reimbursable IDIQ contracts.

• Period of Performance: Two-year base period, with an option to extend services for up to 6 months.

• Minimum Quantity: 1,000 cases.

• Maximum Quantity: 100,000 cases per IDIQ.

• Place of Performance: Any location directed by the Government within the United States.

• Proposals are due by 12:00 PM EDT on March 25, 2026.

• Key submission elements include Offeror Information, Representations/Certifications, Prior Experience (2 pages), Technical Approach (3 pages), Scenario Responses (1 page per scenario), and Price.

• Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance): Prior Experience, Technical Approach, Scenarios, and Price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price.

• Award will be made on a Best Value Tradeoff basis.

• NAICS Code: 561611 (Private Investigation Services).

• Small Business Size Standard: $25 million.

• A subcontracting plan is required for offerors not qualifying as small businesses.

• Attachment 01: Performance Work Statement (PWS)

• Attachment 02: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

• Attachment 03: Pricing Worksheet

• All communication should be via email to OAQDCR@ice.dhs.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To conduct safety and wellness checks for an estimated 100,000 unaccompanied alien children (UAC) across the U.S. to ensure their safety and well-being, and to verify their location, custody, school enrollment, and observe for signs of abuse, abandonment, neglect, or trafficking.

• Confirm Address: Identify, review, and verify the accuracy of UAC addresses using available databases and records. Document findings and confirm the address is residential.

• Conduct Site Visit: Perform in-person visits to confirmed addresses to verify the child's physical presence. Document outcomes, including if the child was located.

• Observe Overall Wellness: Identify individuals living with the UAC, assess for signs of abuse, abandonment, neglect, or trafficking. Notify ERO immediately if indicators are found. Confirm school enrollment for school-aged children and inform UAC and sponsors of their legal responsibilities.

• Data Collection: Update ICE Systems of Record with detailed information including UAC name, A#, address, location status, safety status, school enrollment, sponsor information, and working status.

• Tasks are considered complete when all required steps are taken and data is entered into ICE's system of record.

• Cases can involve multiple steps and may require repeated visits until location and wellness are confirmed.

• Communications must be in a language the participant understands, using bilingual staff or interpreters.

Not explicitly stated in this section, but implies nationwide coverage across the U.S.

• Applicable Standards: Compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, ADA, Violence Against Women Act of 2013, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, and the Flores Settlement Agreement.
• Communications: Must be provided in a language the participant understands.
• Program Management: Requires effective program management, including a management plan, workflow description, and adequate staffing.
• Staffing: Key personnel include a Program Director with specific educational and experience requirements. All staff require DHS background investigations and training.
• Standards of Conduct: Strict adherence to standards of conduct, including treating participants with dignity, avoiding favoritism, maintaining professional boundaries, and reporting violations.
• Security Requirements: Access to sensitive DHS information requires background investigations, preliminary fitness determinations, and adherence to specific security protocols and training, including IT security.
• Deliverables: Include Program Management Plan, Quality Control Plan, Standard Operating Procedures, Updated Organizational Chart, Training Plan, and Transition Out Plan.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines the requirements for a contractor to conduct safety and wellness checks for an estimated 100,000 unaccompanied alien children (UAC) across the United States. The goal is to confirm each child's location, custody, school enrollment, and overall wellness, including identifying signs of abuse, abandonment, neglect, or trafficking.

• Address Confirmation: Identify and verify the accuracy of UAC addresses using available databases and records, confirming they are residential and not commercial or PO boxes.

• Site Visits: Conduct in-person visits to confirmed addresses to determine if the UAC is physically residing there. Multiple visits may be necessary.

• Wellness Observation: Assess and document any signs of abuse, abandonment, neglect, or trafficking. Immediate notification to ERO POC and COR is required for any such indications.

• School Enrollment: Confirm and document school enrollment and attendance for all school-aged UAC per state requirements.

• Information Dissemination: Inform UAC and sponsors of their legal responsibilities and immigration status obligations.

• Data Updates: Update ICE Systems of Record with collected data, including UAC details, location status, safety indicators, school enrollment, sponsor information, and living arrangements.

• Site visits must be conducted no later than 7 PM local time.

• Notifications of suspected abuse, abandonment, neglect, or trafficking must be made within 24 hours via phone and email.

• Mailing addresses must be provided to ERO within 48 hours of receipt.

• Cases are considered CLOSED when no further steps can be taken and all data is entered into ICE's system.

Not explicitly stated in the PWS, but services are required across the US.

• Staffing: Key personnel include a Program Director with specific educational and experience requirements. The contractor must maintain adequate staffing levels and provide a staffing plan.
• Security: All personnel require a DHS background investigation and must obtain a favorable preliminary Fitness determination before commencing work. Access to sensitive DHS information requires adherence to strict security protocols, including background investigations, NDAs, and potential continuous vetting.
• Training: A comprehensive training plan is required, including initial ICE orientation, mandatory DHS training, and annual refresher training. All staff must be trained prior to starting work.
• Standards of Conduct: Strict standards of conduct are outlined, prohibiting personal relationships with participants, acceptance of gifts, and discussion of case information outside of authorized channels. Violations may lead to dismissal or contract termination.
• Communications: All communications must be in a language the participant understands. Media inquiries must be referred to ICE.
• Reporting: Various reports are required, including daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports, as well as immediate reporting of serious program issues or employee misconduct.
• Transition: A detailed transition-in plan (max two months) and a transition-out plan (two months prior to contract end) are required.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that outlines performance requirements and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) for select activities within the contract. It defines the minimum performance standards the contractor must meet to be considered satisfactory.

• Performance Requirements: Specifies the expected level of contractor performance for various tasks.
• Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs): Defines the maximum allowable percentage of deficiencies for each performance requirement. If performance falls below the AQL, it may be deemed unsatisfactory.
• Performance Measures: Details how performance will be measured for each task.
• Frequency of Surveillance: Indicates how often performance will be monitored.
• Method of Surveillance: Describes the process the government will use to monitor performance.

This QASP is crucial for bidders as it clearly defines the quality standards and metrics against which their performance will be evaluated. Understanding these requirements and AQLs will help bidders assess their capability to meet the contract's quality expectations and structure their approach to ensure compliance. Key areas with defined AQLs include:

• Staff Readiness (95%)
• Deliverables (95%)
• Incident Notification Compliance (100%)
• Case Timeliness (90%)
• Background Investigation Completion (90%)
• Case Accuracy (90%)

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for a contract, detailing performance requirements and acceptable quality levels (AQLs) for various tasks to ensure satisfactory contractor performance.

The QASP establishes performance requirements and AQLs for select activities within the PWS. It defines the minimum acceptable level of performance for contractor tasks and specifies how performance will be measured and monitored.

• Staff Readiness: 100% of required FTEs must be qualified, trained, vetted, and working. The performance measure is the percentage of actual working FTEs compared to required FTEs. The AQL is 95%, with surveillance via weekly staffing reports (first quarter) then monthly.
• Deliverables: 100% of deliverables must be provided within the specified timeframe. The performance measure is the total number provided. The AQL is 95%, with surveillance via weekly email reports (during transition) then annually.
• Incident Notification Compliance: 100% of notifications must be made within 24 hours of discovery. The performance measure is the number of incidents and notifications reported. The AQL is 100%, with surveillance via reports to the COR and random checks.
• Case Timeliness: 100% of cases must have addresses confirmed within 10 calendar days (excluding Federal holidays). The performance measure is the number of cases assigned versus the date initial contact was completed. The AQL is 90%, with surveillance via monthly reports to the COR and random checks.
• Background Investigation Completion: 100% of background investigation packages must be accepted without resubmission. The performance measure is the number submitted versus the number rejected. The AQL is 90%, with surveillance via weekly reports (during transition) then monthly.
• Case Accuracy: 100% of tasks completed must be accurate. The performance measure is the accuracy of completed tasks and entered data. The AQL is 90%, with surveillance via ad hoc random checks by the COR.

Not explicitly detailed in this document, but implied to align with the overall contract.

• All QASP metrics will be reported in CPARS.
• AQLs account for allowable levels of deficiency while maintaining overall service quality.
• Failure to meet or exceed AQLs may result in the government considering performance unsatisfactory.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing worksheet for the opportunity. Bidders are instructed to submit pricing for all highlighted cells. Pricing and percentages must be submitted with two decimal points. Any additional pricing not requested will not be considered.

• CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers): Includes CLINs for Address Confirmation, Site Visits, Wellness Observation, Travel, and Transition.
• Rate Per Case: Specifies rates for certain CLINs.
• Incentive - Timeliness: Details incentives for completing address verification within 7 or 14 calendar days.
• Total Price: Column for the total price per CLIN.
• Maximum Ceiling Price: Specifies maximum ceiling prices for CLINs 0001 and 1001 ($19,000,000.00) and a general ceiling for Travel (Not to exceed $19,000,000.00).
• Travel: Reimbursable in accordance with FTR, with a specified ceiling.
• Incentive Calculation: Includes fields for incentive percentages and calculations for CLINs 0001 and 1001.

This worksheet is critical for bidders to understand the pricing structure and requirements for the opportunity. It outlines the specific CLINs for which pricing is required, the format for submitting rates and percentages, and the maximum ceiling prices. Bidders must carefully complete this sheet to ensure their proposals are compliant and competitive.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations, is procuring services related to the identification, location, and wellness checks of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and similar foreign-national child populations. The contract will be hybrid, combining Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Cost Reimbursable elements.

• Locating and conducting wellness/safety checks on missing or at-risk children.

• Conducting in-person field work for welfare/safety checks.

• Identifying and documenting indicators of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or trafficking.

• Working with unaccompanied alien children or similar foreign-national child populations.

• Delivering services or case management to UACs or other foreign-born minors.

• Coordinating with federal, state, local, or non-profit entities.

• Transition services.

• Travel (Cost-Reimbursable).

• Contract Type: Hybrid Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Cost Reimbursable IDIQ.

• Period of Performance: Two-year base period, split into two one-year ordering periods. Option to extend services for up to six months (FAR 52.217-8).

• Minimum Order Quantity: 100 cases per IDIQ award.

• Maximum Order Quantity: 100,000 cases per IDIQ award.

• Place of Performance: Within the United States (50 States and District of Columbia).

• Funding: Obligated at the task order (TO) level.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically by 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on March 25, 2026.

• Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance): 1) Prior Experience, 2) Technical Approach, 3) Scenarios, 4) Price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price.

• Prior Experience: Evaluated on recency, relevance, magnitude, geographic scope, and complexity, specifically related to child welfare and unaccompanied alien children.

• Technical Approach: Evaluated on understanding of PWS requirements, including field-based location efforts and safety/wellness checks.

• Scenarios: Evaluated on accurate assessment and reasonable, realistic approach to resolving provided scenarios.

• Price: Evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.

• Award will be made on a best-value tradeoff basis.

• Small business size standard is $25 million.

• Subcontracting Plan required for offerors not qualifying as small businesses.

• Attachment 01: Performance Work Statement (PWS)

• Attachment 02: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

• Attachment 03: Pricing Worksheet

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to conduct safety and wellness checks for an estimated 100,000 Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) across the United States. The initiative aims to ensure the safety and well-being of a subset of UAC released from federal custody by verifying their location, custody, school enrollment, and overall wellness, including screening for signs of abuse, abandonment, neglect, or trafficking.

• Confirm Location: Identify and review UAC locations using available databases and records.

• Conduct Site Visits: Perform site visits to observe overall wellness, identify cohabitants and their relationship to the minor, and check for signs of abuse, abandonment, neglect, or trafficking. Immediate notification to the designated ERO point of contact (POC) is required if any such signs are indicated.

• School Enrollment: Confirm that all school-aged children are enrolled and attending school per state requirements.

• Inform UAC and Sponsors: Educate UAC and their sponsors on legal responsibilities, immigration court dates, and ERO reporting requirements.

• Provide Mailing Address: Submit mailing addresses to the ERO within 48 hours.

• Update ICE Systems: Update relevant ICE Systems of Record with collected data.

• Data Collection: Collect specific data fields including UAC name, A#, address, location status, safety indicators, school enrollment, contact information, and sponsor details.

• Accurate and consistent data collection is essential.

• Communications must be provided in a language understood by the participant, using bilingual staff or interpretation services.

• Program management, including staffing, workflow, and monthly employee lists, must be provided.

• Regular progress meetings (weekly, quarterly, ad hoc) with the COR are required.

• Quality Assurance: Contractor must define and implement quality control reviews and internal audit procedures. ERO will implement a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but implies nationwide coverage.

• Staffing: Key personnel include a Program Director with specific educational and experience requirements. All staff require DHS background investigations and may require fingerprinting within 72 hours of eAPP initiation.

• Training: A training plan must be provided within five calendar days of contract award. Staff must be trained prior to starting work. Mandatory ICE training modules include Computer Security Awareness, Privacy, and Records Management.

• Standards of Conduct: Strict adherence to standards of conduct is required, prohibiting favoritism, personal relationships with participants, accepting gifts, business relationships, discussing case information, or providing legal advice. Violations may lead to dismissal.

• Security Requirements: Access to sensitive DHS information requires background investigations, preliminary fitness determinations, and adherence to specific security protocols. This includes compliance with the transition to Trusted Workforce (TW) 2.0.

• Deliverables: Include Program Management Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Standard Operating Procedures, Updated Organizational Chart, Training Plan, and Transition Out Plan.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that outlines performance requirements and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) for select activities within the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the contract. It defines the minimum level of performance deemed satisfactory and specifies how contractor performance will be monitored and evaluated.

• Performance Requirements: Specific criteria that must be met for contract tasks.
• Performance Measures: Metrics used to quantify performance against requirements.
• Frequency: How often performance is measured or reported.
• Method of Surveillance: How the government will monitor performance (e.g., reports, site visits, random checks).
• Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) / Critical Threshold: The minimum acceptable performance level, expressed as a percentage of the performance requirement.

This QASP is crucial for bidders as it details the performance standards and quality expectations for the contract. Understanding these requirements, measures, and AQLs will help bidders to:

• Assess their capability to meet the government's quality expectations.
• Develop a compliant and competitive proposal.
• Understand how their performance will be evaluated post-award.
• Identify potential risks and mitigation strategies related to quality and performance.

Specific tasks and their associated requirements, measures, and AQLs include:

• Staff Readiness: 100% of required FTEs qualified, trained, vetted, and working (AQL: 95%).
• Deliverables: 100% of deliverables provided within the specified timeframe (AQL: 95%).
• Incident Notification Compliance: 100% of notifications made within 24 hours of discovery (AQL: 100%).
• Case Timeliness: 100% of cases have initial contact within 7 calendar days of assignment (AQL: 90%).
• Background Investigation Completion: 100% of packages accepted without resubmission (AQL: 90%).

All QASP metrics will be reported in CPARS.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing worksheet (Excel file) that bidders must use to submit pricing information for the opportunity. It outlines specific CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) and requires pricing for highlighted cells.

• CLINs: Includes CLINs such as 'Confirm Address', 'Conduct Site Visit', 'Observe Overall Wellness', and 'Travel'.
• Pricing Structure: Requires rates per case, incentive rates for timeliness (7, 14, 28 calendar days), total price, and maximum ceiling prices.
• Travel Costs: Travel costs are reimbursable in accordance with FTR, not to exceed $19,000,000.00.
• Transition: A single monthly rate is required for the two-month transition period.
• Incentives: Specific sections are provided for incentive percentages and calculations related to timeliness.
• Formatting Requirements: All pricing and percentages must be submitted with two decimal points. Only pricing for highlighted cells will be considered.

Bidders must complete and submit this worksheet accurately, adhering to all formatting and submission instructions. The pricing provided in this document will be a critical component of the proposal and will likely be used in the evaluation process. Failure to follow instructions may result in pricing not being considered.