SAM #W519TC-26-R-FCRI

Family Connection Services for Military Families at Rock Island Arsenal

The U.S. Army at Rock Island Arsenal is seeking qualified vendors to provide in-person, group-based Family Connection Services for military families in the Quad City Area. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army, Rock Island Arsenal, Army Community Service (ACS) - Services Requested: - Direct, in-person group-based support for military families - Weekly playgroups - Monthly fatherhood activities - Parenting education classes - Family enrichment information dissemination - Coordination with the Family Advocacy Program Manager - Services to be delivered both on the installation and at community venues within a 30-mile radius - Administrative support to be provided at the Army Community Service office (Building 110) - Personnel Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or family services - At least two years of relevant experience - May require Parent Educator certification (e.g., Healthy Families America, Parents as Teachers) - Background checks required - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform the services - Activities may occur at local parks, museums, and other family attractions in addition to federal facilities - The government is seeking capability statements to inform future acquisition strategy

Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice and NOT a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources to perform Family Connection Services in support of US Army Garrison-Rock Island Arsenal (USAG-RI), as detailed in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The requirement is for direct group-based services provided to military families in the Quad City Area. These services include dissemination of parenting material, facilitation of a weekly playgroup, and a monthly fatherhood activity. The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI) is seeking sources only. ACC-RI intends to consider all capability statements when developing its finalized acquisition strategy and resulting solicitation(s).

Please submit all capability statements as outlined below by 11:00 A.M. CDT on 18 May 2026 by email to sydney.e.johnson18.civ@army.mil and kathleen.m.ward20.civ@army.mil. This is for information only which may be used for planning purposes and should not be construed as a Request for Quote or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or otherwise pay for the information requested. ACC-RI will only utilize the information you provide in developing its acquisition approach for future requirements.

Please provide a capability statement to include information about your ability to perform this requirement, making sure to address the following areas:

1. Vendor Information: Provide your Size Standard, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity Identification (UEI).

2. Personnel Qualifications: Confirm that all employees providing direct services to families have a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or family services and a minimum of two years’ experience in working with parents, children, and families?

3. Personnel Certification: Confirm if employees and/or supervisors providing direct service are certified as a Parent Educator through a program such as Healthy Families or America, Parents as Teachers, or another reputable program.

4. Relevant Experience: Describe experience with the various elements listed in the Performance Work Statement.

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