Unaccompanied Alien Children Safety Verification Initiative
ID: 26-SOL-DCR-02Type: Sources Sought
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENTDETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALSWASHINGTON, DC, 20024, USA

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0e11e2867498489d8230f3645726b14b/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is seeking vendors capable of providing in-field safety verification services for unaccompanied alien children (UACs) released from the Office of Refugee Resettlement. The initiative aims to locate and verify the safety of approximately 300,000 UACs over a two-year period, focusing on their whereabouts, custody status, school enrollment, and overall well-being. This Request for Information (RFI) is crucial for ensuring the safety and welfare of vulnerable children and is intended for informational and planning purposes only, with no commitment to a formal Request for Proposal (RFP). Interested parties are encouraged to submit a Capabilities Statement by December 12, 2025, detailing their relevant experience and cost estimates, and can reach out to ICE OAQ DCR at DCRWEST@ICE.DHS.GOV for further inquiries.

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    ICE OAQ DCR
    DCRWEST@ICE.DHS.GOV
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    Unaccompanied Alien Children Safety Verification Initiative.pdf
    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors capable of performing in-field safety verification services for unaccompanied alien children (UACs) released from the Office of Refugee Resettlement. This RFI seeks innovative approaches to locate and verify the safety of approximately 300,000 UACs within a year, focusing on their location, custody, school enrollment, and overall wellness. The program is estimated to last two years, starting in early 2026. Interested parties are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement by December 12, 2025, detailing their experience with child safety programs, UAC populations, relevant regulations, and cost estimates. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to an RFP.
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