FY25 Administration for Children and Families/Contracting Directorate Acquisition Forecast
Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the Department of Health and Human Services is releasing its acquisition forecast for fiscal year 2025, aimed at informing industry stakeholders about anticipated contracting opportunities. This forecast outlines various upcoming projects, including Training and Technical Assistance (TTA), Emergency Response, and Refugee Resettlement initiatives, with contract values ranging from over $3 million to over $100 million, primarily targeting solicitation and award periods in Q2/Q3 and Q3/Q4 of FY25. The forecast serves as a strategic planning tool to enhance services for vulnerable populations, emphasizing the importance of these contracts in supporting ACF’s mission. Interested vendors can direct inquiries to Michelle Burrell at michelle.burrell@acf.hhs.gov, with updates to the forecast expected quarterly throughout the fiscal year.

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    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) outlines anticipated contracting strategies for federal initiatives in fiscal year 2025. The document details multiple upcoming projects, including Training and Technical Assistance (TTA), Emergency Response, and various Refugee Resettlement initiatives, with contract values ranging from over $3 million to over $100 million. Many projects are currently in the requirements development stage, targeting solicitation and award periods primarily in Q2/Q3 FY25 and Q3/Q4 FY25. Key projects include the National Call Center and Sexual Abuse Hotline recompete, which has an anticipated contract value of between $50 million and $100 million, and the Case Coordination recompete, with expected values exceeding $100 million. The office of Refugee Resettlement is a major contributor to these projects. Additionally, staffing key points of contact (POCs) are outlined for each initiative, providing crucial communication pathways for interested vendors. The document reflects ACF’s strategic planning for resource allocation and emphasizes ongoing efforts to enhance services for vulnerable populations through targeted contracts and grants.
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