Legal services for unaccompanied alien children

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry input on comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC). This Special Notice represents an information-gathering effort by the Administration for Children and Families' Office of Refugee Resettlement to identify potential sources capable of delivering nationwide legal support to vulnerable minor populations in immigration proceedings. The RFI has been amended to include additional questions for industry consideration, with responses limited to 10 pages beyond the initial capability statement requirement. The posting targets organizations with experience in UAC legal services and the ability to establish extensive attorney networks across the United States. The opportunity falls under the legal services sector and specifically seeks contractors capable of providing professional legal support services.

The primary objective is to identify contractors who can deliver comprehensive legal representation to UAC through a nationwide network of contract-funded and pro bono attorneys, including legal orientations, consultations, and full representation in immigration proceedings. Key services encompass Know Your Rights presentations, legal screenings, asylum applications, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status applications, visa applications, court preparation, and representation in immigration courts and DHS proceedings. Interested small businesses must submit capability statements and responses to industry questions by October 2, 2025, at 12:00 pm, with the deadline extended from the original September 15, 2025 date. The anticipated contract structure includes a five-year performance period with one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. Contractors must demonstrate experience serving vulnerable minor populations, ability to recruit and train attorneys, capacity for extensive data tracking, and innovative approaches to maximize legal representation through varied funding mechanisms including pro bono support.