Federal Register #DOD-2026-OS-0793

Extension of TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration and Literacy Program Solicitation

This summary covers two major federal initiatives in health and education:

• Department of Defense (DoD) Initiatives:

  • The DoD is extending the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration (CBSD) for five additional years (2027-2031).
  • The CBSD provides coverage for doula and lactation consultant services under TRICARE.
  • The extension aims to evaluate the cost, quality, and impact of these services on maternal and fetal health outcomes.
  • Estimated extension cost is $19.6 million.
  • No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; services are focused on healthcare support professionals (doulas, lactation consultants).

• Department of Education & Department of Labor Initiatives:

  • Solicitation for the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program to support literacy development for children from birth through 12th grade in high-need areas.
  • Focus areas include school library programs, early literacy services, and book distribution.
  • The IAL program is open for applications from eligible educational agencies and schools.
  • No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified; the program supports educational services and resources.

• Notable Requirements:

  • For CBSD: Evaluation of service impact on maternal and fetal outcomes is a key requirement.
  • For IAL: Emphasis on serving high-need local educational agencies and supporting literacy from early childhood through secondary education.

• Locations:

  • Place of performance is the United States for both initiatives.
  • Contracting office is located at 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22350-1700.

Description

The Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General is rescinding a System of Records Notice (SORN) titled "Investigative Files," CIG-06. This system was originally established to conduct criminal investigations, crime prevention, and criminal intelligence activities, as well as management studies involving analysis and quality control to improve investigative techniques and professionalism. The rescindment is effective April 10, 2026, as the records are now maintained under a different system, CIG-04, Inspector General Criminal Investigation Records.

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