State Licensed and Nationally Accredited Secure Care and Heightened Supervision Facility (HSF) Beds for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau (UACB)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau (UACB), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI). The government seeks industry information on state-licensed and nationally accredited secure care and Heightened Supervision Facility (HSF) residential care providers for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) within the contiguous United States. The goal is to identify facilities with capacity for 30 secure care beds and 20 HSF beds. Capability Statements are due by April 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. Its objective is to assess potential vendor capacity, capability, and interest in providing residential care for UAC. The services require a humane and secure environment, timely admission (within 72 hours), and comprehensive services, adhering to all federal, state, and local regulations. Facilities should have immediate or near-ready capacity, with ramp-up not exceeding 120 calendar days, and be located within a cohesive geographical area in the contiguous U.S. Specific staff ratios for waking hours, sleeping hours, case management, and clinical support are required.
Contract Details
The government anticipates a Firm-fixed Unit Price per bed contract structure, with reimbursement solely for occupied beds. The anticipated period of performance includes one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
There is no specific set-aside designated for this RFI. However, facilities must be state-licensed and nationally accredited to be considered.
Submission & Evaluation
Vendors interested in this opportunity must submit a Capability Statement, limited to 10 double-spaced pages.
- Submission Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026, by 10:00 AM ET.
- Questions Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026, by 10:00 AM ET. Responses will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives for a potential future solicitation. A virtual follow-up roundtable discussion is planned approximately 10 calendar days after responses are due.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Emily Graham (emily.graham@hhs.gov)
- Secondary Contact: Ijada Fields (ijada.fields@hhs.gov)