Unaccompanied Alien Children Safety Verification Initiative

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.