Youth After-School Programming (YAP)

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is issuing Request for Quote #15DDHQ26Q00000008 for Youth Afterschool Programs (YAP) as part of its National Community Outreach Engagement Strategy. This RFQ aims to establish a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for a one-year base period and four one-year options, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. The programs will offer alternative afterschool activities, including STEM, sports, and arts, to promote drug prevention and positive youth development in communities identified by DEA Field Divisions. Quoters must submit technical and business proposals by February 2, 2026, detailing their approach, key personnel (Program Director, Youth Sports Coordinator, Community Engagement Coordinator), and past performance. The estimated BPA value is $4,200,000.00, though funds are obligated per call order. The DEA emphasizes competitive pricing, adherence to FAR Part 13, and the contractor's ability to support up to 23 simultaneous locations.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued Request for Quote (RFQ) #15DDHQ26Q00000008 for Youth After School Programs, a recompete of a prior BPA. This RFQ focuses on community-based programming, with flexibility regarding virtual versus in-person delivery based on field division needs. There is also flexibility in key personnel staffing, provided performance requirements are met. Vendors must demonstrate similar scope, size, and complexity in past performance, including state and federal examples. The contract requires immediate implementation upon award across multiple field divisions, with programming determined at the individual call order level. Offerors must provide separate pricing for individual program components, and while formal SPF certification is not required, vendors must demonstrate understanding. The period of performance is a calendar year (January-December), with an April 1st contract award date. Vendors must submit identified key personnel and be prepared to develop their own supplementary materials for Operation Engage prevention efforts.