National Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Government Contracting Services (GCS) has received a request from the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF) Children’s Bureau to seek sources capable of meeting the objectives set forth in the attached work description. The Government is seeking one or more vendors to respond with their capability to perform the Capacity building services provided under this contract. Services are expected to include a comprehensive array of training and technical assistance supports designed to assist and expand the capacity of public child welfare agencies so that jurisdictions may meet federal requirements, participate in federal monitoring and related program improvement planning activities, implement national child welfare policies and programs, and invest in the staffing necessary to successfully respond to and improve the safety, permanency, and well-being outcomes for children, youth, and families. This notice is published to determine the interest and capabilities of potential offerors. The Government contemplates the resultant award having a period of performance of a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. Release of a solicitation is tentatively planned in the 2nd quarter of calendar year 2024.