Opportunity
SAM #ACF-26-IS-01
RFI for Innovative Technology Solutions and Services for Child Welfare Modernization
Buyer
OMAS STRATEGIC BUYING CENTER - HHS MISSION
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
ACF-26-IS-01
NAICS
541511, 541512, 541611, 541690
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children & Families (ACF), is conducting market research to identify innovative technology solutions and services for modernizing child welfare systems for title IV-E agencies. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children & Families (ACF) - OMAS Strategic Buying Center - HHS Mission - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - Seeking information on modular, interoperable, and standards-aligned technology solutions and services - Solutions should support states, territories, and tribes in exploring, planning, implementing, and maintaining child welfare technology - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on innovative, modular, and interoperable solutions - Emphasis on supporting modernization and transparency for child welfare technology - RFI is for market research only; not a procurement or purchasing vehicle - Information gathered will inform a catalog for use by title IV-E agencies and other jurisdictions
Description
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking information for innovative, modular, and interoperable solutions that support child welfare technology modernization for title IV-E agencies at the state level. Through this RFI, ACF seeks input from vendors on standards – aligned technologies and services that can assist states, territories, and tribes in exploring, planning, implementing, and maintaining child welfare technology solutions. ACF seeks to develop a comprehensive understanding of the vendor landscape, including the capabilities, services, implementation approaches, and innovations available to support child welfare technology modernization. Information gathered through this RFI will help inform a catalog of market research for title IV-E agencies and other jurisdictions. The catalog is not intended to serve as a purchasing vehicle, procurement mechanism, or list of pre-approved offerings. It will provide greater transparency into the market, help jurisdictions understand available solution options, identify gaps in current capabilities, and determine where vendors may be best positioned to support child welfare modernization. ALL RESPONSES AND QUESTIONS shall be submitted via the Responses form link and Questions form link. Additional Links:RFI QuestionsRFI Responses