Backup Child Care
ID: RFI_for_Backup_Child_Care-2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9000 AF NAF POJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-9800, USA

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244)

PSC

MEDICAL- GENERAL HEALTH CARE (Q201)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6bef7d79714c42ba8c0ad5ccf060389b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Services Center (AFSVC), is seeking qualified child care providers to implement a Backup Care Pilot Program aimed at supporting military families facing child care disruptions due to illness. The program will offer up to 10 days of temporary child care per eligible child per year, ensuring that parents can fulfill their military duties without the added stress of child care challenges. Interested firms must have a minimum of five years of experience in the child care industry, comply with state licensing requirements, and provide a user-friendly platform for families to access care. Responses to this Sources Sought notice are due by 4:00 PM CST on January 23, 2025, and should be directed to Tekoah Campbell at tekoah.campbell@us.af.mil or Fay Cameron at fay.cameron@us.af.mil.

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    Tekoah Campbell
    tekoah.campbell@us.af.mil
    Fay Cameron
    fay.cameron@us.af.mil
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    Backup Care SOO 13 Jan 2025.pdf
    The Air Force Services Center (AFSVC) is seeking to implement a Backup Care Pilot Program for military families facing child care disruptions due to illness. This initiative, prompted by significant impacts on families at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Mountain Home AFB, aims to provide reliable, temporary child care solutions when children cannot attend their regular arrangements. The program intends to offer up to 10 days of care per year for eligible children, ensuring that parents can focus on their military duties without added stress. AFSVC is calling for qualified child care firms with at least five years of experience to manage this pilot program, which emphasizes adherence to state licensing and the provision of online platforms for easy access. The selected contractors must ensure compliance with industry standards and government regulations. The ultimate goal is to enhance military family well-being and maintain workforce stability within the Department of the Air Force by providing a structured and efficient back-up care solution for unexpected child care needs. The program is set for one year and will require ongoing data reporting and effective marketing to ensure its accessibility to military families.
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