Childcare Benefit Administration Services for AmeriCorps Volunteers
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- CNS-CNCS-26-0000
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 624110 Child and Youth Services
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20525, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Corporation for National and Community Service is issuing a Request for Information / Sources Sought Notice (RFI) with a response deadline of July 3, 2026, to identify vendors qualified to administer childcare benefit services for AmeriCorps volunteers nationwide. This is market research only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation.
The anticipated contract supports up to 600 eligible volunteers annually across five AmeriCorps programs—State and National, VISTA, NCCC, FEMA Corps, and Forest Corps—with historical monthly enrollment of 200–450 volunteers. The Government anticipates a 12-month base period plus four 12-month option periods, including a 90-day transition window.
Required scope encompasses intake and eligibility verification for volunteers and childcare providers; customer service via toll-free telephone (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, Monday–Friday, with Spanish language support), email, secure fax, and web channels; monthly invoice processing and payment disbursement; and operation of a Section 508-compliant website and mobile platform. The website must launch within 60 days of award; the system must achieve FISMA compliance and obtain an Authority to Operate within 75 days and reside in a FedRAMP-certified environment.
Key personnel requirements include a Project Director with five or more years of childcare subsidy administration experience, a Project Manager with five or more years of relevant experience, and a Systems Security Officer with three or more years of information security or assurance experience. All personnel must comply with Federal Personnel vetting under Trusted Workforce 2.0 and Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12, maintain enrollment in Continuous Vetting, and hold favorable trust determinations. Payment rates are determined by state Child Care Development Fund plans or fixed at $400 monthly per child, depending on the AmeriCorps program.
Interested vendors should submit capability statements by July 3, 2026.
Notice text
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
Childcare Benefit Administration Services for AmeriCorps Volunteers
This is a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a solicitation, request for proposal (RFP), or request for quotation (RFQ). This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive childcare benefit administration services for eligible AmeriCorps volunteers nationwide. Interested vendors shall submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to perform the required services outlined herein.
Background
AmeriCorps administers a childcare benefit program for eligible AmeriCorps volunteers serving in:
• AmeriCorps State and National (ASN)
• AmeriCorps VISTA
• AmeriCorps NCCC
• FEMA Corps
• Forest Corps
The Government anticipates supporting up to 600 eligible volunteers annually, with an average of approximately 200–450 volunteers utilizing the childcare benefit monthly.
Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide all personnel, systems, infrastructure, and operational support necessary to administer the AmeriCorps Childcare Benefit Program, including but not limited to:
• Intake, review, and processing of volunteer and childcare provider applications
• Verification of volunteer and childcare provider eligibility
• Customer service support via toll-free telephone, email, secure fax, and web-based systems
• Processing monthly childcare provider invoices and payment disbursements
• Development, maintenance, and operation of a secure web portal and mobile platform
• Monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reporting
• Records retention and audit support
• Transition support during phase-in and phase-out periods
Required capabilities include:
• Experience administering childcare subsidy or childcare benefit programs
• Ability to provide a secure, Section 508 compliant web-based platform
• FISMA compliance and ability to obtain an Authority to Operate (ATO) prior to production use
• Hosting within a FedRAMP-certified environment
• Experience handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with Federal requirements
• Ability to process EFT/ACH payments to childcare providers
• Ability to provide English and Spanish customer service support
• Ability to meet required service-level timelines for application processing and payments
Anticipated Contract Information
PSC: R499 – Support Services (Other)
NAICS: 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
The Government anticipates a contract consisting of:
• One (1) 12-month base period
• Four (4) 12-month option periods
• A 90-day transition period
Capability Statement Submission Requirements
Interested vendors shall submit a capability statement that clearly demonstrates their ability to provide the required services. Capability statements shall include, at a minimum:
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Company Name
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UEI Number
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CAGE Code
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Business Size and Socioeconomic Status
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Relevant experience administering similar childcare benefit or subsidy programs
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Federal contract experience supporting benefit administration or similar services
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Experience with secure web-based portals, document intake, and workflow management
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Experience with FISMA compliance, ATO support, and FedRAMP environments
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Experience processing recurring provider payments via EFT/ACH
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Staffing model and qualifications of proposed personnel
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Ability to support required customer service hours and bilingual support
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Ability to transition within 90 days without interruption of service
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Recommended commercial best practices or efficiencies
Capability statements should include sufficient detail for the Government to determine the vendor’s capability to perform the requirement.
Submission Instructions
Responses shall not exceed five (5) pages, excluding resumes and past performance references.
Responses shall be submitted electronically in PDF format to:
Jorge L. De Leon jdeleon@americorps.gov
Subject Line: Capability Statement – AmeriCorps Childcare Benefit Administration RFI
Submission Deadline: July 3rd, 2026
Questions regarding this notice shall be submitted via email no later than July 1st, 2026
Disclaimer
This RFI is for market research purposes only. The Government will not reimburse vendors for any costs associated with preparing or submitting responses. Responses to this notice will be used to assess market capability and to assist in determining acquisition strategy, including the potential for small business set-aside decisions.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare Services PWS.pdf |
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