CBP Caregivers Services
ID: CBPCAREGIVERS2026Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONBORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

NAICS

Child Care Services (624410)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL CARE (NON-MEDICAL) (R401)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2ff303db96804ea89bcbfeb60c503260/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking qualified sources to provide caregiver services for minor detainees, including children in family units and unaccompanied children, across multiple locations within its southwest border area of operations. The anticipated contract will require 24/7 caregiver and supervisory services to ensure the safety and well-being of these minors, with specific tasks outlined in the draft Statement of Work, including daily orientations, hygiene assistance, and compliance with the Flores Settlement Agreement. Interested entities must submit a statement of interest by January 14, 2026, detailing their qualifications, business size status, and relevant past performance, with responses directed to RFI Contract Specialist Benjamin Dorgan at benjamin.j.dorgan@cbp.dhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Benjamin Dorgan
    benjamin.j.dorgan@cbp.dhs.gov
    Files
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    SOW_Caregivers IDIQ_DRAFT for RFI.pdf
    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) requires caregiver services for minor detainees, including children in Family Units (FMUA) and unaccompanied children (UAC), across eight U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) sectors. The contract entails providing 24/7 caregivers and supervisors to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Key tasks include a kick-off meeting, developing a staffing plan with robust screening and background investigations, and executing specific caregiver duties such as daily orientations, hygiene assistance, supervision during activities, and communication of rights. Supervisors will oversee staff and maintain logs. The contract outlines deliverables, government-furnished equipment, a five-year performance period, and detailed security and conduct standards. Caregivers must have a high school diploma, be at least 18, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and have training in personal care, first aid, and trauma-informed recognition of distress. The Flores Settlement Agreement compliance is critical, particularly for the Rio Grande Valley and El Paso Sectors, ensuring dignified treatment and appropriate conditions for minors in custody.
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