Legal Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC)

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
75P00126R00003
Agency
Not on record
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541110 Offices of Lawyers
Place of performance
Rockville, Maryland 20851, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement seeks comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children currently in or released from ORR custody, with proposals due April 3, 2026, and questions due March 2, 2026. This is a full and open competition hybrid contract employing firm-fixed unit pricing for direct legal representation services, firm-fixed prices for annual network management and data collection, and time-and-materials reimbursement for approved travel.

Place of performance is nationwide across ORR shelter locations, emergency intake sites, long-term foster care facilities, and sponsor residences in 24 states, with the highest concentration in Texas (45 facilities), California (32), and New York (30). The base period runs one year with four optional one-year extensions and a potential six-month FAR 52.217-8 extension, totaling up to five years and six months. The guaranteed minimum contract value is $1,539,600, with travel ceiling amounts of $216,000 per annual period and $108,000 for the extension.

The contractor must assume responsibility for approximately 24,000 active cases within 120 calendar days of award. Services include legal orientations for 100% of UAC within 10 business days of notification, legal consultations to assess immigration relief eligibility, and direct legal representation across ten immigration relief categories: T visa, U visa, VAWA, adjustment of status, temporary protected status, employment authorization, certificate of citizenship, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, asylum applications, voluntary departure, and change of venue filings. All services must be culturally competent, trauma-informed, and delivered in multiple languages including Spanish, Haitian Creole, Mayan languages, and French. The contractor must establish and manage a nationwide Legal Service Provider network including pro bono attorneys, with pro bono percentage targets to be proposed by the offeror.

Qualified personnel must include licensed attorneys, EOIR-accredited representatives, law students under supervision, or paralegals under attorney supervision. Key personnel are a Project Director (J.D., eight years relevant experience including five in immigration law and three in management) and Project Coordinator (J.D., five years relevant experience including three in immigration law and two in management). Evaluation criteria in descending importance are scalability and pro bono integration capabilities, technical approach, recent and relevant past performance on similar contracts, and price. The NAICS code is 541110 (Offices of Lawyers); PSC code is R418 (Support—Professional: Legal). Contractors must comply with extensive federal security requirements including Authority to Operate, Zero Trust Architecture, FIPS 140-2 encryption, and ACF baseline security controls. All personnel with direct access to children require background investigations and suitability determinations. Amendment 15 is current as of June 6, 2026.

Notice text

16 versions

Update #16 · Latest ·

Amd 0015 [06/08/2026]

The purpose of Amendment 15 is to provide revised solicitation documents and responses to offeror questions. The following attachments are included with this Amendment:

  • Revised Attachment B, Performance Work Statement (PWS);
  • Revised Attachment J, Section F Deliverables Table;
  • Attachment K, Direct Representation Case Inventory Report; and
  • Attachment L, Questions and Answers.
  • Revised 75P00126R00003 Amendment 15

The proposal due date is changed as follows:

From: June 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time

To: June 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Amd 0014 [06/05/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to notify industry that responses to questions received are forthcoming and to extend the proposal due date.

The proposal due date is changed as follows:

From: June 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time

To: June 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Amd 0013 [06/01/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date:

From: 06/01/2026 at 12:00PM Eastern Time

To: 06/05/2026 at 12:00PM Eastern Time

Amd 0012 [05/29/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to notify industry that responses to questions received are forthcoming and that the current proposal deadline of 6/1/2026 at 12:00PM EasternTime will be extended.

Amd 0011 [05/15/2026]

The purpose of this Amendment is to re-open and revise the solcitaition, associated attachments, and extend the proposal due date.

The proposal must be received no later than June 1, 2026, at 12:00PM Eastern Time.

The following attachments are included with this Amendment:

RFP UAC Legal Services 20260515 

  • Attachment A: Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services_20260513
  • Attachment B: Section C - Performance Work Statement (PWS) UAC Legal Services_20260515
  • Attachment C: Standard Form (SF)-1449_20250513
  • Attachment D: ORR Facilities by State_20260513
  • Attachment E: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) UAC Legal Services_20260515
  • Attachment F: ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures 20260513
  • Attachment G: ATO Templates (2025)_20251203
  • Attachment H:Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms_20260513
  • Attachment I: Contractor Past Performance Narrative Template_20260513
  • Attachment J: Section F - Deliverables Schedule and Performance Requirements Summary Table_20260513

Amd 0010 [03/24/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions received. As a result of this amendment and the Government's answers, the following documents have been updated or added.

1.) [Updated] 75P00126R00003_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

2.) [Updated] Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

3.) [Updated] Attachment B- Section C- PWS_2026.03.24 (Amd0010)

4.) [Added] Attachment J- Questions and Answers_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

Amd 0009 [03/20/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date:

From: 03/23/2026 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: 04/03/2026 2:00PM Eastern Time

Responses to questions received are forthcoming.

Amd 0008 [03/18/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to notify industry that responses to questions received are forthcoming and that the current proposal deadline of 3/23/2026 at 2:00PM Eastern Time will be extended.

Amd 0007 [02/23/2026]

The purpose of this Amendment is to re-open and revise the solcitaition, associated attachments, and extend the proposal due date.

As a result of this Amendment, the following due dates shall be updated:

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, and received no later than March 2nd, 2026 pm Eastern Time.

The proposal must be received no later than March 23rd, 2026, at 2:00PM Eastern Time.

The following attachments are included with this Amendment:

75P00126R00003_2026.02.23

Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Amd. 0007) 2026.02.23

Attachment B- Section C- PWS (Amd. 0007)  2026.02.23

Attachment C- Standard Form (SF)-1449

Attachment D- ORR Facilities by State

Attachment E- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Amd. 00007) 2026.02.23

Attachment F- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures

Attachment G- ATO Templates-2025

Attachment H- Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Attachment I- Past Performance Questionnaire

Amd 0006 [12/23/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide notice that an additional amendment is forthcoming, and offerors will have an opportunity to submit new or revised proposals

Amd 0005 [12/12/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a direct link to the Small Business Customer Experience (SBCX) for subcontracting plan submission [referenced in 75P00126R00003 (Rev2)(Amd 00004)(12.11.2025)- Section L.10]: 

https://osdbu.hhs.gov/subcontracting/6b3954ee-c2ca-4e07-bb04-bfd09c99858c

Amd 0004 [12/11/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a missing answer (Q127) of the Question and Answers posted under Amendement 0003, and update the solicitation accordingly. In addition, this amendment updates the Pricing Workseet (Attachment B) to include an omitted cell E11 (Base Period-Tab), finally this amendment corrects an issue with quantities, converting all decimals to whole numbers. Included with this amendement are revised copies of the following attachments:

  • QA-75P00126R00003(Rev1) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)#Q127
  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev2](Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Rev2) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)

Amd 0003 [12/09/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to all questions received by the question due date of December 1st, 2025 at 2:00PM Eastern Time  [See: Q&A-75P00126R00003(12.09.2025) (Amd 0003)].

As a result of the Q&A; the solicitation have been amended/updated and following documents have been updated/added and are marked as (Amd 00003) in their name in the attachments:

  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment A- Performance Work Statement (PWS) [Rev1] (Amd 0003) (12.09.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services [Rev1] (Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment E- ORR Facilities by State (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment F- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)[Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment G- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment H- ATO Templates (2025) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment I-  Selected Controls (Moderate) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment J-  Selected Controls (Low) (Amd 0003)

Amd 0002 [12/05/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date as a result of questions received. As a result of this amendment, the proposal due date shall be changed as follows:

From: December 8th, 2025 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: December 16th, 2025; 2:00PM Eastern Time.

Answers to questions received prior to the due date of December 1st, 2025 will be provided in a subsequent amendment.

Amd 0001 [11/25/2025]

Due to reported issues accessing "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services", included with the initial posting on November 24th, 2025- the intial attachment has been removed and replaced with "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (11.25.2025)" to resolve this issue. 

All else remains unchanged.

_______

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in, or have been released from, the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These services are essential to support the legal needs of this vulnerable population in accordance with federal mandates.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP), prepared utilizing FAR 12 and 15 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is performed as a full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, no later than December 1st, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions must be e-mailed to the following addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Questions – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

The proposal must be received no later than December 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. The Offeror shall submit the proposal to the Contract Specialist at the following email addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Proposal – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

Please refer to attached document "75P00126R00003" for full description/details.

Update #15 ·

Amd 0014 [06/05/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to notify industry that responses to questions received are forthcoming and to extend the proposal due date.

The proposal due date is changed as follows:

From: June 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time

To: June 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Amd 0013 [06/01/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date:

From: 06/01/2026 at 12:00PM Eastern Time

To: 06/05/2026 at 12:00PM Eastern Time

Amd 0012 [05/29/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to notify industry that responses to questions received are forthcoming and that the current proposal deadline of 6/1/2026 at 12:00PM EasternTime will be extended.

Amd 0011 [05/15/2026]

The purpose of this Amendment is to re-open and revise the solcitaition, associated attachments, and extend the proposal due date.

The proposal must be received no later than June 1, 2026, at 12:00PM Eastern Time.

The following attachments are included with this Amendment:

RFP UAC Legal Services 20260515 

  • Attachment A: Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services_20260513
  • Attachment B: Section C - Performance Work Statement (PWS) UAC Legal Services_20260515
  • Attachment C: Standard Form (SF)-1449_20250513
  • Attachment D: ORR Facilities by State_20260513
  • Attachment E: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) UAC Legal Services_20260515
  • Attachment F: ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures 20260513
  • Attachment G: ATO Templates (2025)_20251203
  • Attachment H:Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms_20260513
  • Attachment I: Contractor Past Performance Narrative Template_20260513
  • Attachment J: Section F - Deliverables Schedule and Performance Requirements Summary Table_20260513

Amd 0010 [03/24/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions received. As a result of this amendment and the Government's answers, the following documents have been updated or added.

1.) [Updated] 75P00126R00003_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

2.) [Updated] Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

3.) [Updated] Attachment B- Section C- PWS_2026.03.24 (Amd0010)

4.) [Added] Attachment J- Questions and Answers_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

Amd 0009 [03/20/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date:

From: 03/23/2026 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: 04/03/2026 2:00PM Eastern Time

Responses to questions received are forthcoming.

Amd 0008 [03/18/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to notify industry that responses to questions received are forthcoming and that the current proposal deadline of 3/23/2026 at 2:00PM Eastern Time will be extended.

Amd 0007 [02/23/2026]

The purpose of this Amendment is to re-open and revise the solcitaition, associated attachments, and extend the proposal due date.

As a result of this Amendment, the following due dates shall be updated:

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, and received no later than March 2nd, 2026 pm Eastern Time.

The proposal must be received no later than March 23rd, 2026, at 2:00PM Eastern Time.

The following attachments are included with this Amendment:

75P00126R00003_2026.02.23

Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Amd. 0007) 2026.02.23

Attachment B- Section C- PWS (Amd. 0007)  2026.02.23

Attachment C- Standard Form (SF)-1449

Attachment D- ORR Facilities by State

Attachment E- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Amd. 00007) 2026.02.23

Attachment F- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures

Attachment G- ATO Templates-2025

Attachment H- Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Attachment I- Past Performance Questionnaire

Amd 0006 [12/23/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide notice that an additional amendment is forthcoming, and offerors will have an opportunity to submit new or revised proposals

Amd 0005 [12/12/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a direct link to the Small Business Customer Experience (SBCX) for subcontracting plan submission [referenced in 75P00126R00003 (Rev2)(Amd 00004)(12.11.2025)- Section L.10]: 

https://osdbu.hhs.gov/subcontracting/6b3954ee-c2ca-4e07-bb04-bfd09c99858c

Amd 0004 [12/11/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a missing answer (Q127) of the Question and Answers posted under Amendement 0003, and update the solicitation accordingly. In addition, this amendment updates the Pricing Workseet (Attachment B) to include an omitted cell E11 (Base Period-Tab), finally this amendment corrects an issue with quantities, converting all decimals to whole numbers. Included with this amendement are revised copies of the following attachments:

  • QA-75P00126R00003(Rev1) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)#Q127
  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev2](Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Rev2) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)

Amd 0003 [12/09/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to all questions received by the question due date of December 1st, 2025 at 2:00PM Eastern Time  [See: Q&A-75P00126R00003(12.09.2025) (Amd 0003)].

As a result of the Q&A; the solicitation have been amended/updated and following documents have been updated/added and are marked as (Amd 00003) in their name in the attachments:

  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment A- Performance Work Statement (PWS) [Rev1] (Amd 0003) (12.09.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services [Rev1] (Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment E- ORR Facilities by State (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment F- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)[Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment G- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment H- ATO Templates (2025) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment I-  Selected Controls (Moderate) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment J-  Selected Controls (Low) (Amd 0003)

Amd 0002 [12/05/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date as a result of questions received. As a result of this amendment, the proposal due date shall be changed as follows:

From: December 8th, 2025 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: December 16th, 2025; 2:00PM Eastern Time.

Answers to questions received prior to the due date of December 1st, 2025 will be provided in a subsequent amendment.

Amd 0001 [11/25/2025]

Due to reported issues accessing "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services", included with the initial posting on November 24th, 2025- the intial attachment has been removed and replaced with "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (11.25.2025)" to resolve this issue. 

All else remains unchanged.

_______

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in, or have been released from, the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These services are essential to support the legal needs of this vulnerable population in accordance with federal mandates.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP), prepared utilizing FAR 12 and 15 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is performed as a full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, no later than December 1st, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions must be e-mailed to the following addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Questions – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

The proposal must be received no later than December 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. The Offeror shall submit the proposal to the Contract Specialist at the following email addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Proposal – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

Please refer to attached document "75P00126R00003" for full description/details.

Update #14 ·

Amd 0013 [06/01/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date:

From: 06/01/2026 at 12:00PM Eastern Time

To: 06/05/2026 at 12:00PM Eastern Time

Amd 0012 [05/29/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to notify industry that responses to questions received are forthcoming and that the current proposal deadline of 6/1/2026 at 12:00PM EasternTime will be extended.

Amd 0011 [05/15/2026]

The purpose of this Amendment is to re-open and revise the solcitaition, associated attachments, and extend the proposal due date.

The proposal must be received no later than June 1, 2026, at 12:00PM Eastern Time.

The following attachments are included with this Amendment:

RFP UAC Legal Services 20260515 

  • Attachment A: Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services_20260513
  • Attachment B: Section C - Performance Work Statement (PWS) UAC Legal Services_20260515
  • Attachment C: Standard Form (SF)-1449_20250513
  • Attachment D: ORR Facilities by State_20260513
  • Attachment E: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) UAC Legal Services_20260515
  • Attachment F: ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures 20260513
  • Attachment G: ATO Templates (2025)_20251203
  • Attachment H:Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms_20260513
  • Attachment I: Contractor Past Performance Narrative Template_20260513
  • Attachment J: Section F - Deliverables Schedule and Performance Requirements Summary Table_20260513

Amd 0010 [03/24/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions received. As a result of this amendment and the Government's answers, the following documents have been updated or added.

1.) [Updated] 75P00126R00003_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

2.) [Updated] Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

3.) [Updated] Attachment B- Section C- PWS_2026.03.24 (Amd0010)

4.) [Added] Attachment J- Questions and Answers_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

Amd 0009 [03/20/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date:

From: 03/23/2026 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: 04/03/2026 2:00PM Eastern Time

Responses to questions received are forthcoming.

Amd 0008 [03/18/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to notify industry that responses to questions received are forthcoming and that the current proposal deadline of 3/23/2026 at 2:00PM Eastern Time will be extended.

Amd 0007 [02/23/2026]

The purpose of this Amendment is to re-open and revise the solcitaition, associated attachments, and extend the proposal due date.

As a result of this Amendment, the following due dates shall be updated:

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, and received no later than March 2nd, 2026 pm Eastern Time.

The proposal must be received no later than March 23rd, 2026, at 2:00PM Eastern Time.

The following attachments are included with this Amendment:

75P00126R00003_2026.02.23

Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Amd. 0007) 2026.02.23

Attachment B- Section C- PWS (Amd. 0007)  2026.02.23

Attachment C- Standard Form (SF)-1449

Attachment D- ORR Facilities by State

Attachment E- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Amd. 00007) 2026.02.23

Attachment F- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures

Attachment G- ATO Templates-2025

Attachment H- Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Attachment I- Past Performance Questionnaire

Amd 0006 [12/23/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide notice that an additional amendment is forthcoming, and offerors will have an opportunity to submit new or revised proposals

Amd 0005 [12/12/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a direct link to the Small Business Customer Experience (SBCX) for subcontracting plan submission [referenced in 75P00126R00003 (Rev2)(Amd 00004)(12.11.2025)- Section L.10]: 

https://osdbu.hhs.gov/subcontracting/6b3954ee-c2ca-4e07-bb04-bfd09c99858c

Amd 0004 [12/11/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a missing answer (Q127) of the Question and Answers posted under Amendement 0003, and update the solicitation accordingly. In addition, this amendment updates the Pricing Workseet (Attachment B) to include an omitted cell E11 (Base Period-Tab), finally this amendment corrects an issue with quantities, converting all decimals to whole numbers. Included with this amendement are revised copies of the following attachments:

  • QA-75P00126R00003(Rev1) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)#Q127
  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev2](Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Rev2) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)

Amd 0003 [12/09/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to all questions received by the question due date of December 1st, 2025 at 2:00PM Eastern Time  [See: Q&A-75P00126R00003(12.09.2025) (Amd 0003)].

As a result of the Q&A; the solicitation have been amended/updated and following documents have been updated/added and are marked as (Amd 00003) in their name in the attachments:

  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment A- Performance Work Statement (PWS) [Rev1] (Amd 0003) (12.09.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services [Rev1] (Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment E- ORR Facilities by State (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment F- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)[Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment G- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment H- ATO Templates (2025) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment I-  Selected Controls (Moderate) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment J-  Selected Controls (Low) (Amd 0003)

Amd 0002 [12/05/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date as a result of questions received. As a result of this amendment, the proposal due date shall be changed as follows:

From: December 8th, 2025 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: December 16th, 2025; 2:00PM Eastern Time.

Answers to questions received prior to the due date of December 1st, 2025 will be provided in a subsequent amendment.

Amd 0001 [11/25/2025]

Due to reported issues accessing "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services", included with the initial posting on November 24th, 2025- the intial attachment has been removed and replaced with "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (11.25.2025)" to resolve this issue. 

All else remains unchanged.

_______

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in, or have been released from, the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These services are essential to support the legal needs of this vulnerable population in accordance with federal mandates.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP), prepared utilizing FAR 12 and 15 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is performed as a full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, no later than December 1st, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions must be e-mailed to the following addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Questions – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

The proposal must be received no later than December 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. The Offeror shall submit the proposal to the Contract Specialist at the following email addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Proposal – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

Please refer to attached document "75P00126R00003" for full description/details.

Update #13 ·

Amd 0012 [05/29/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to notify industry that responses to questions received are forthcoming and that the current proposal deadline of 6/1/2026 at 12:00PM EasternTime will be extended.

Amd 0011 [05/15/2026]

The purpose of this Amendment is to re-open and revise the solcitaition, associated attachments, and extend the proposal due date.

The proposal must be received no later than June 1, 2026, at 12:00PM Eastern Time.

The following attachments are included with this Amendment:

RFP UAC Legal Services 20260515 

  • Attachment A: Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services_20260513
  • Attachment B: Section C - Performance Work Statement (PWS) UAC Legal Services_20260515
  • Attachment C: Standard Form (SF)-1449_20250513
  • Attachment D: ORR Facilities by State_20260513
  • Attachment E: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) UAC Legal Services_20260515
  • Attachment F: ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures 20260513
  • Attachment G: ATO Templates (2025)_20251203
  • Attachment H:Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms_20260513
  • Attachment I: Contractor Past Performance Narrative Template_20260513
  • Attachment J: Section F - Deliverables Schedule and Performance Requirements Summary Table_20260513

Amd 0010 [03/24/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions received. As a result of this amendment and the Government's answers, the following documents have been updated or added.

1.) [Updated] 75P00126R00003_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

2.) [Updated] Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

3.) [Updated] Attachment B- Section C- PWS_2026.03.24 (Amd0010)

4.) [Added] Attachment J- Questions and Answers_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

Amd 0009 [03/20/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date:

From: 03/23/2026 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: 04/03/2026 2:00PM Eastern Time

Responses to questions received are forthcoming.

Amd 0008 [03/18/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to notify industry that responses to questions received are forthcoming and that the current proposal deadline of 3/23/2026 at 2:00PM Eastern Time will be extended.

Amd 0007 [02/23/2026]

The purpose of this Amendment is to re-open and revise the solcitaition, associated attachments, and extend the proposal due date.

As a result of this Amendment, the following due dates shall be updated:

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, and received no later than March 2nd, 2026 pm Eastern Time.

The proposal must be received no later than March 23rd, 2026, at 2:00PM Eastern Time.

The following attachments are included with this Amendment:

75P00126R00003_2026.02.23

Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Amd. 0007) 2026.02.23

Attachment B- Section C- PWS (Amd. 0007)  2026.02.23

Attachment C- Standard Form (SF)-1449

Attachment D- ORR Facilities by State

Attachment E- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Amd. 00007) 2026.02.23

Attachment F- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures

Attachment G- ATO Templates-2025

Attachment H- Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Attachment I- Past Performance Questionnaire

Amd 0006 [12/23/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide notice that an additional amendment is forthcoming, and offerors will have an opportunity to submit new or revised proposals

Amd 0005 [12/12/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a direct link to the Small Business Customer Experience (SBCX) for subcontracting plan submission [referenced in 75P00126R00003 (Rev2)(Amd 00004)(12.11.2025)- Section L.10]: 

https://osdbu.hhs.gov/subcontracting/6b3954ee-c2ca-4e07-bb04-bfd09c99858c

Amd 0004 [12/11/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a missing answer (Q127) of the Question and Answers posted under Amendement 0003, and update the solicitation accordingly. In addition, this amendment updates the Pricing Workseet (Attachment B) to include an omitted cell E11 (Base Period-Tab), finally this amendment corrects an issue with quantities, converting all decimals to whole numbers. Included with this amendement are revised copies of the following attachments:

  • QA-75P00126R00003(Rev1) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)#Q127
  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev2](Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Rev2) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)

Amd 0003 [12/09/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to all questions received by the question due date of December 1st, 2025 at 2:00PM Eastern Time  [See: Q&A-75P00126R00003(12.09.2025) (Amd 0003)].

As a result of the Q&A; the solicitation have been amended/updated and following documents have been updated/added and are marked as (Amd 00003) in their name in the attachments:

  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment A- Performance Work Statement (PWS) [Rev1] (Amd 0003) (12.09.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services [Rev1] (Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment E- ORR Facilities by State (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment F- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)[Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment G- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment H- ATO Templates (2025) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment I-  Selected Controls (Moderate) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment J-  Selected Controls (Low) (Amd 0003)

Amd 0002 [12/05/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date as a result of questions received. As a result of this amendment, the proposal due date shall be changed as follows:

From: December 8th, 2025 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: December 16th, 2025; 2:00PM Eastern Time.

Answers to questions received prior to the due date of December 1st, 2025 will be provided in a subsequent amendment.

Amd 0001 [11/25/2025]

Due to reported issues accessing "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services", included with the initial posting on November 24th, 2025- the intial attachment has been removed and replaced with "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (11.25.2025)" to resolve this issue. 

All else remains unchanged.

_______

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in, or have been released from, the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These services are essential to support the legal needs of this vulnerable population in accordance with federal mandates.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP), prepared utilizing FAR 12 and 15 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is performed as a full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, no later than December 1st, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions must be e-mailed to the following addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Questions – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

The proposal must be received no later than December 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. The Offeror shall submit the proposal to the Contract Specialist at the following email addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Proposal – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

Please refer to attached document "75P00126R00003" for full description/details.

Update #12 ·

Amd 0011 [05/15/2026]

The purpose of this Amendment is to re-open and revise the solcitaition, associated attachments, and extend the proposal due date.

The proposal must be received no later than June 1, 2026, at 12:00PM Eastern Time.

The following attachments are included with this Amendment:

RFP UAC Legal Services 20260515 

  • Attachment A: Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services_20260513
  • Attachment B: Section C - Performance Work Statement (PWS) UAC Legal Services_20260515
  • Attachment C: Standard Form (SF)-1449_20250513
  • Attachment D: ORR Facilities by State_20260513
  • Attachment E: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) UAC Legal Services_20260515
  • Attachment F: ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures 20260513
  • Attachment G: ATO Templates (2025)_20251203
  • Attachment H:Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms_20260513
  • Attachment I: Contractor Past Performance Narrative Template_20260513
  • Attachment J: Section F - Deliverables Schedule and Performance Requirements Summary Table_20260513

Amd 0010 [03/24/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions received. As a result of this amendment and the Government's answers, the following documents have been updated or added.

1.) [Updated] 75P00126R00003_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

2.) [Updated] Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

3.) [Updated] Attachment B- Section C- PWS_2026.03.24 (Amd0010)

4.) [Added] Attachment J- Questions and Answers_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

Amd 0009 [03/20/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date:

From: 03/23/2026 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: 04/03/2026 2:00PM Eastern Time

Responses to questions received are forthcoming.

Amd 0008 [03/18/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to notify industry that responses to questions received are forthcoming and that the current proposal deadline of 3/23/2026 at 2:00PM Eastern Time will be extended.

Amd 0007 [02/23/2026]

The purpose of this Amendment is to re-open and revise the solcitaition, associated attachments, and extend the proposal due date.

As a result of this Amendment, the following due dates shall be updated:

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, and received no later than March 2nd, 2026 pm Eastern Time.

The proposal must be received no later than March 23rd, 2026, at 2:00PM Eastern Time.

The following attachments are included with this Amendment:

75P00126R00003_2026.02.23

Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Amd. 0007) 2026.02.23

Attachment B- Section C- PWS (Amd. 0007)  2026.02.23

Attachment C- Standard Form (SF)-1449

Attachment D- ORR Facilities by State

Attachment E- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Amd. 00007) 2026.02.23

Attachment F- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures

Attachment G- ATO Templates-2025

Attachment H- Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Attachment I- Past Performance Questionnaire

Amd 0006 [12/23/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide notice that an additional amendment is forthcoming, and offerors will have an opportunity to submit new or revised proposals

Amd 0005 [12/12/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a direct link to the Small Business Customer Experience (SBCX) for subcontracting plan submission [referenced in 75P00126R00003 (Rev2)(Amd 00004)(12.11.2025)- Section L.10]: 

https://osdbu.hhs.gov/subcontracting/6b3954ee-c2ca-4e07-bb04-bfd09c99858c

Amd 0004 [12/11/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a missing answer (Q127) of the Question and Answers posted under Amendement 0003, and update the solicitation accordingly. In addition, this amendment updates the Pricing Workseet (Attachment B) to include an omitted cell E11 (Base Period-Tab), finally this amendment corrects an issue with quantities, converting all decimals to whole numbers. Included with this amendement are revised copies of the following attachments:

  • QA-75P00126R00003(Rev1) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)#Q127
  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev2](Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Rev2) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)

Amd 0003 [12/09/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to all questions received by the question due date of December 1st, 2025 at 2:00PM Eastern Time  [See: Q&A-75P00126R00003(12.09.2025) (Amd 0003)].

As a result of the Q&A; the solicitation have been amended/updated and following documents have been updated/added and are marked as (Amd 00003) in their name in the attachments:

  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment A- Performance Work Statement (PWS) [Rev1] (Amd 0003) (12.09.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services [Rev1] (Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment E- ORR Facilities by State (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment F- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)[Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment G- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment H- ATO Templates (2025) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment I-  Selected Controls (Moderate) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment J-  Selected Controls (Low) (Amd 0003)

Amd 0002 [12/05/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date as a result of questions received. As a result of this amendment, the proposal due date shall be changed as follows:

From: December 8th, 2025 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: December 16th, 2025; 2:00PM Eastern Time.

Answers to questions received prior to the due date of December 1st, 2025 will be provided in a subsequent amendment.

Amd 0001 [11/25/2025]

Due to reported issues accessing "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services", included with the initial posting on November 24th, 2025- the intial attachment has been removed and replaced with "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (11.25.2025)" to resolve this issue. 

All else remains unchanged.

_______

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in, or have been released from, the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These services are essential to support the legal needs of this vulnerable population in accordance with federal mandates.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP), prepared utilizing FAR 12 and 15 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is performed as a full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, no later than December 1st, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions must be e-mailed to the following addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Questions – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

The proposal must be received no later than December 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. The Offeror shall submit the proposal to the Contract Specialist at the following email addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Proposal – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

Please refer to attached document "75P00126R00003" for full description/details.

Update #11 ·

Amd 0010 [03/24/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions received. As a result of this amendment and the Government's answers, the following documents have been updated or added.

1.) [Updated] 75P00126R00003_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

2.) [Updated] Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

3.) [Updated] Attachment B- Section C- PWS_2026.03.24 (Amd0010)

4.) [Added] Attachment J- Questions and Answers_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010)

Amd 0009 [03/20/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date:

From: 03/23/2026 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: 04/03/2026 2:00PM Eastern Time

Responses to questions received are forthcoming.

Amd 0008 [03/18/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to notify industry that responses to questions received are forthcoming and that the current proposal deadline of 3/23/2026 at 2:00PM Eastern Time will be extended.

Amd 0007 [02/23/2026]

The purpose of this Amendment is to re-open and revise the solcitaition, associated attachments, and extend the proposal due date.

As a result of this Amendment, the following due dates shall be updated:

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, and received no later than March 2nd, 2026 pm Eastern Time.

The proposal must be received no later than March 23rd, 2026, at 2:00PM Eastern Time.

The following attachments are included with this Amendment:

75P00126R00003_2026.02.23

Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Amd. 0007) 2026.02.23

Attachment B- Section C- PWS (Amd. 0007)  2026.02.23

Attachment C- Standard Form (SF)-1449

Attachment D- ORR Facilities by State

Attachment E- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Amd. 00007) 2026.02.23

Attachment F- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures

Attachment G- ATO Templates-2025

Attachment H- Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Attachment I- Past Performance Questionnaire

Amd 0006 [12/23/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide notice that an additional amendment is forthcoming, and offerors will have an opportunity to submit new or revised proposals

Amd 0005 [12/12/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a direct link to the Small Business Customer Experience (SBCX) for subcontracting plan submission [referenced in 75P00126R00003 (Rev2)(Amd 00004)(12.11.2025)- Section L.10]: 

https://osdbu.hhs.gov/subcontracting/6b3954ee-c2ca-4e07-bb04-bfd09c99858c

Amd 0004 [12/11/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a missing answer (Q127) of the Question and Answers posted under Amendement 0003, and update the solicitation accordingly. In addition, this amendment updates the Pricing Workseet (Attachment B) to include an omitted cell E11 (Base Period-Tab), finally this amendment corrects an issue with quantities, converting all decimals to whole numbers. Included with this amendement are revised copies of the following attachments:

  • QA-75P00126R00003(Rev1) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)#Q127
  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev2](Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Rev2) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)

Amd 0003 [12/09/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to all questions received by the question due date of December 1st, 2025 at 2:00PM Eastern Time  [See: Q&A-75P00126R00003(12.09.2025) (Amd 0003)].

As a result of the Q&A; the solicitation have been amended/updated and following documents have been updated/added and are marked as (Amd 00003) in their name in the attachments:

  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment A- Performance Work Statement (PWS) [Rev1] (Amd 0003) (12.09.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services [Rev1] (Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment E- ORR Facilities by State (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment F- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)[Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment G- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment H- ATO Templates (2025) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment I-  Selected Controls (Moderate) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment J-  Selected Controls (Low) (Amd 0003)

Amd 0002 [12/05/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date as a result of questions received. As a result of this amendment, the proposal due date shall be changed as follows:

From: December 8th, 2025 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: December 16th, 2025; 2:00PM Eastern Time.

Answers to questions received prior to the due date of December 1st, 2025 will be provided in a subsequent amendment.

Amd 0001 [11/25/2025]

Due to reported issues accessing "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services", included with the initial posting on November 24th, 2025- the intial attachment has been removed and replaced with "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (11.25.2025)" to resolve this issue. 

All else remains unchanged.

_______

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in, or have been released from, the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These services are essential to support the legal needs of this vulnerable population in accordance with federal mandates.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP), prepared utilizing FAR 12 and 15 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is performed as a full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, no later than December 1st, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions must be e-mailed to the following addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Questions – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

The proposal must be received no later than December 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. The Offeror shall submit the proposal to the Contract Specialist at the following email addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Proposal – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

Please refer to attached document "75P00126R00003" for full description/details.

Update #10 ·

Amd 0009 [03/20/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date:

From: 03/23/2026 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: 04/03/2026 2:00PM Eastern Time

Responses to questions received are forthcoming.

Amd 0008 [03/18/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to notify industry that responses to questions received are forthcoming and that the current proposal deadline of 3/23/2026 at 2:00PM Eastern Time will be extended.

Amd 0007 [02/23/2026]

The purpose of this Amendment is to re-open and revise the solcitaition, associated attachments, and extend the proposal due date.

As a result of this Amendment, the following due dates shall be updated:

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, and received no later than March 2nd, 2026 pm Eastern Time.

The proposal must be received no later than March 23rd, 2026, at 2:00PM Eastern Time.

The following attachments are included with this Amendment:

75P00126R00003_2026.02.23

Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Amd. 0007) 2026.02.23

Attachment B- Section C- PWS (Amd. 0007)  2026.02.23

Attachment C- Standard Form (SF)-1449

Attachment D- ORR Facilities by State

Attachment E- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Amd. 00007) 2026.02.23

Attachment F- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures

Attachment G- ATO Templates-2025

Attachment H- Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Attachment I- Past Performance Questionnaire

Amd 0006 [12/23/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide notice that an additional amendment is forthcoming, and offerors will have an opportunity to submit new or revised proposals

Amd 0005 [12/12/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a direct link to the Small Business Customer Experience (SBCX) for subcontracting plan submission [referenced in 75P00126R00003 (Rev2)(Amd 00004)(12.11.2025)- Section L.10]: 

https://osdbu.hhs.gov/subcontracting/6b3954ee-c2ca-4e07-bb04-bfd09c99858c

Amd 0004 [12/11/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a missing answer (Q127) of the Question and Answers posted under Amendement 0003, and update the solicitation accordingly. In addition, this amendment updates the Pricing Workseet (Attachment B) to include an omitted cell E11 (Base Period-Tab), finally this amendment corrects an issue with quantities, converting all decimals to whole numbers. Included with this amendement are revised copies of the following attachments:

  • QA-75P00126R00003(Rev1) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)#Q127
  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev2](Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Rev2) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)

Amd 0003 [12/09/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to all questions received by the question due date of December 1st, 2025 at 2:00PM Eastern Time  [See: Q&A-75P00126R00003(12.09.2025) (Amd 0003)].

As a result of the Q&A; the solicitation have been amended/updated and following documents have been updated/added and are marked as (Amd 00003) in their name in the attachments:

  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment A- Performance Work Statement (PWS) [Rev1] (Amd 0003) (12.09.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services [Rev1] (Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment E- ORR Facilities by State (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment F- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)[Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment G- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment H- ATO Templates (2025) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment I-  Selected Controls (Moderate) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment J-  Selected Controls (Low) (Amd 0003)

Amd 0002 [12/05/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date as a result of questions received. As a result of this amendment, the proposal due date shall be changed as follows:

From: December 8th, 2025 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: December 16th, 2025; 2:00PM Eastern Time.

Answers to questions received prior to the due date of December 1st, 2025 will be provided in a subsequent amendment.

Amd 0001 [11/25/2025]

Due to reported issues accessing "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services", included with the initial posting on November 24th, 2025- the intial attachment has been removed and replaced with "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (11.25.2025)" to resolve this issue. 

All else remains unchanged.

_______

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in, or have been released from, the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These services are essential to support the legal needs of this vulnerable population in accordance with federal mandates.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP), prepared utilizing FAR 12 and 15 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is performed as a full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, no later than December 1st, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions must be e-mailed to the following addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Questions – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

The proposal must be received no later than December 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. The Offeror shall submit the proposal to the Contract Specialist at the following email addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Proposal – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

Please refer to attached document "75P00126R00003" for full description/details.

Update #9 ·

Amd 0008 [03/18/2026]

The purpose of this amendment is to notify industry that responses to questions received are forthcoming and that the current proposal deadline of 3/23/2026 at 2:00PM Eastern Time will be extended.

Amd 0007 [02/23/2026]

The purpose of this Amendment is to re-open and revise the solcitaition, associated attachments, and extend the proposal due date.

As a result of this Amendment, the following due dates shall be updated:

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, and received no later than March 2nd, 2026 pm Eastern Time.

The proposal must be received no later than March 23rd, 2026, at 2:00PM Eastern Time.

The following attachments are included with this Amendment:

75P00126R00003_2026.02.23

Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Amd. 0007) 2026.02.23

Attachment B- Section C- PWS (Amd. 0007)  2026.02.23

Attachment C- Standard Form (SF)-1449

Attachment D- ORR Facilities by State

Attachment E- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Amd. 00007) 2026.02.23

Attachment F- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures

Attachment G- ATO Templates-2025

Attachment H- Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Attachment I- Past Performance Questionnaire

Amd 0006 [12/23/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide notice that an additional amendment is forthcoming, and offerors will have an opportunity to submit new or revised proposals

Amd 0005 [12/12/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a direct link to the Small Business Customer Experience (SBCX) for subcontracting plan submission [referenced in 75P00126R00003 (Rev2)(Amd 00004)(12.11.2025)- Section L.10]: 

https://osdbu.hhs.gov/subcontracting/6b3954ee-c2ca-4e07-bb04-bfd09c99858c

Amd 0004 [12/11/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a missing answer (Q127) of the Question and Answers posted under Amendement 0003, and update the solicitation accordingly. In addition, this amendment updates the Pricing Workseet (Attachment B) to include an omitted cell E11 (Base Period-Tab), finally this amendment corrects an issue with quantities, converting all decimals to whole numbers. Included with this amendement are revised copies of the following attachments:

  • QA-75P00126R00003(Rev1) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)#Q127
  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev2](Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Rev2) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)

Amd 0003 [12/09/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to all questions received by the question due date of December 1st, 2025 at 2:00PM Eastern Time  [See: Q&A-75P00126R00003(12.09.2025) (Amd 0003)].

As a result of the Q&A; the solicitation have been amended/updated and following documents have been updated/added and are marked as (Amd 00003) in their name in the attachments:

  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment A- Performance Work Statement (PWS) [Rev1] (Amd 0003) (12.09.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services [Rev1] (Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment E- ORR Facilities by State (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment F- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)[Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment G- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment H- ATO Templates (2025) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment I-  Selected Controls (Moderate) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment J-  Selected Controls (Low) (Amd 0003)

Amd 0002 [12/05/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date as a result of questions received. As a result of this amendment, the proposal due date shall be changed as follows:

From: December 8th, 2025 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: December 16th, 2025; 2:00PM Eastern Time.

Answers to questions received prior to the due date of December 1st, 2025 will be provided in a subsequent amendment.

Amd 0001 [11/25/2025]

Due to reported issues accessing "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services", included with the initial posting on November 24th, 2025- the intial attachment has been removed and replaced with "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (11.25.2025)" to resolve this issue. 

All else remains unchanged.

_______

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in, or have been released from, the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These services are essential to support the legal needs of this vulnerable population in accordance with federal mandates.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP), prepared utilizing FAR 12 and 15 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is performed as a full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, no later than December 1st, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions must be e-mailed to the following addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Questions – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

The proposal must be received no later than December 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. The Offeror shall submit the proposal to the Contract Specialist at the following email addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Proposal – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

Please refer to attached document "75P00126R00003" for full description/details.

Update #8 ·

Amd 0007 [02/23/2026]

The purpose of this Amendment is to re-open and revise the solcitaition, associated attachments, and extend the proposal due date.

As a result of this Amendment, the following due dates shall be updated:

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, and received no later than March 2nd, 2026 pm Eastern Time.

The proposal must be received no later than March 23rd, 2026, at 2:00PM Eastern Time.

The following attachments are included with this Amendment:

75P00126R00003_2026.02.23

Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Amd. 0007) 2026.02.23

Attachment B- Section C- PWS (Amd. 0007)  2026.02.23

Attachment C- Standard Form (SF)-1449

Attachment D- ORR Facilities by State

Attachment E- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Amd. 00007) 2026.02.23

Attachment F- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures

Attachment G- ATO Templates-2025

Attachment H- Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Attachment I- Past Performance Questionnaire

Amd 0006 [12/23/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide notice that an additional amendment is forthcoming, and offerors will have an opportunity to submit new or revised proposals

Amd 0005 [12/12/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a direct link to the Small Business Customer Experience (SBCX) for subcontracting plan submission [referenced in 75P00126R00003 (Rev2)(Amd 00004)(12.11.2025)- Section L.10]: 

https://osdbu.hhs.gov/subcontracting/6b3954ee-c2ca-4e07-bb04-bfd09c99858c

Amd 0004 [12/11/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a missing answer (Q127) of the Question and Answers posted under Amendement 0003, and update the solicitation accordingly. In addition, this amendment updates the Pricing Workseet (Attachment B) to include an omitted cell E11 (Base Period-Tab), finally this amendment corrects an issue with quantities, converting all decimals to whole numbers. Included with this amendement are revised copies of the following attachments:

  • QA-75P00126R00003(Rev1) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)#Q127
  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev2](Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Rev2) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)

Amd 0003 [12/09/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to all questions received by the question due date of December 1st, 2025 at 2:00PM Eastern Time  [See: Q&A-75P00126R00003(12.09.2025) (Amd 0003)].

As a result of the Q&A; the solicitation have been amended/updated and following documents have been updated/added and are marked as (Amd 00003) in their name in the attachments:

  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment A- Performance Work Statement (PWS) [Rev1] (Amd 0003) (12.09.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services [Rev1] (Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment E- ORR Facilities by State (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment F- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)[Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment G- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment H- ATO Templates (2025) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment I-  Selected Controls (Moderate) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment J-  Selected Controls (Low) (Amd 0003)

Amd 0002 [12/05/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date as a result of questions received. As a result of this amendment, the proposal due date shall be changed as follows:

From: December 8th, 2025 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: December 16th, 2025; 2:00PM Eastern Time.

Answers to questions received prior to the due date of December 1st, 2025 will be provided in a subsequent amendment.

Amd 0001 [11/25/2025]

Due to reported issues accessing "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services", included with the initial posting on November 24th, 2025- the intial attachment has been removed and replaced with "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (11.25.2025)" to resolve this issue. 

All else remains unchanged.

_______

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in, or have been released from, the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These services are essential to support the legal needs of this vulnerable population in accordance with federal mandates.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP), prepared utilizing FAR 12 and 15 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is performed as a full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, no later than December 1st, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions must be e-mailed to the following addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Questions – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

The proposal must be received no later than December 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. The Offeror shall submit the proposal to the Contract Specialist at the following email addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Proposal – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

Please refer to attached document "75P00126R00003" for full description/details.

Update #7 ·

Amd 0006 [12/23/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide notice that an additional amendment is forthcoming, and offerors will have an opportunity to submit new or revised proposals

Amd 0005 [12/12/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a direct link to the Small Business Customer Experience (SBCX) for subcontracting plan submission [referenced in 75P00126R00003 (Rev2)(Amd 00004)(12.11.2025)- Section L.10]: 

https://osdbu.hhs.gov/subcontracting/6b3954ee-c2ca-4e07-bb04-bfd09c99858c

Amd 0004 [12/11/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a missing answer (Q127) of the Question and Answers posted under Amendement 0003, and update the solicitation accordingly. In addition, this amendment updates the Pricing Workseet (Attachment B) to include an omitted cell E11 (Base Period-Tab), finally this amendment corrects an issue with quantities, converting all decimals to whole numbers. Included with this amendement are revised copies of the following attachments:

  • QA-75P00126R00003(Rev1) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)#Q127
  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev2](Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Rev2) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)

Amd 0003 [12/09/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to all questions received by the question due date of December 1st, 2025 at 2:00PM Eastern Time  [See: Q&A-75P00126R00003(12.09.2025) (Amd 0003)].

As a result of the Q&A; the solicitation have been amended/updated and following documents have been updated/added and are marked as (Amd 00003) in their name in the attachments:

  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment A- Performance Work Statement (PWS) [Rev1] (Amd 0003) (12.09.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services [Rev1] (Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment E- ORR Facilities by State (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment F- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)[Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment G- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment H- ATO Templates (2025) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment I-  Selected Controls (Moderate) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment J-  Selected Controls (Low) (Amd 0003)

Amd 0002 [12/05/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date as a result of questions received. As a result of this amendment, the proposal due date shall be changed as follows:

From: December 8th, 2025 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: December 16th, 2025; 2:00PM Eastern Time.

Answers to questions received prior to the due date of December 1st, 2025 will be provided in a subsequent amendment.

Amd 0001 [11/25/2025]

Due to reported issues accessing "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services", included with the initial posting on November 24th, 2025- the intial attachment has been removed and replaced with "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (11.25.2025)" to resolve this issue. 

All else remains unchanged.

_______

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in, or have been released from, the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These services are essential to support the legal needs of this vulnerable population in accordance with federal mandates.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP), prepared utilizing FAR 12 and 15 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is performed as a full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, no later than December 1st, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions must be e-mailed to the following addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Questions – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

The proposal must be received no later than December 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. The Offeror shall submit the proposal to the Contract Specialist at the following email addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Proposal – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

Please refer to attached document "75P00126R00003" for full description/details.

Update #6 ·

Amd 0005 [12/12/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a direct link to the Small Business Customer Experience (SBCX) for subcontracting plan submission [referenced in 75P00126R00003 (Rev2)(Amd 00004)(12.11.2025)- Section L.10]: 

https://osdbu.hhs.gov/subcontracting/6b3954ee-c2ca-4e07-bb04-bfd09c99858c

Amd 0004 [12/11/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a missing answer (Q127) of the Question and Answers posted under Amendement 0003, and update the solicitation accordingly. In addition, this amendment updates the Pricing Workseet (Attachment B) to include an omitted cell E11 (Base Period-Tab), finally this amendment corrects an issue with quantities, converting all decimals to whole numbers. Included with this amendement are revised copies of the following attachments:

  • QA-75P00126R00003(Rev1) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)#Q127
  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev2](Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Rev2) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)

Amd 0003 [12/09/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to all questions received by the question due date of December 1st, 2025 at 2:00PM Eastern Time  [See: Q&A-75P00126R00003(12.09.2025) (Amd 0003)].

As a result of the Q&A; the solicitation have been amended/updated and following documents have been updated/added and are marked as (Amd 00003) in their name in the attachments:

  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment A- Performance Work Statement (PWS) [Rev1] (Amd 0003) (12.09.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services [Rev1] (Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment E- ORR Facilities by State (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment F- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)[Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment G- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment H- ATO Templates (2025) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment I-  Selected Controls (Moderate) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment J-  Selected Controls (Low) (Amd 0003)

Amd 0002 [12/05/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date as a result of questions received. As a result of this amendment, the proposal due date shall be changed as follows:

From: December 8th, 2025 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: December 16th, 2025; 2:00PM Eastern Time.

Answers to questions received prior to the due date of December 1st, 2025 will be provided in a subsequent amendment.

Amd 0001 [11/25/2025]

Due to reported issues accessing "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services", included with the initial posting on November 24th, 2025- the intial attachment has been removed and replaced with "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (11.25.2025)" to resolve this issue. 

All else remains unchanged.

_______

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in, or have been released from, the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These services are essential to support the legal needs of this vulnerable population in accordance with federal mandates.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP), prepared utilizing FAR 12 and 15 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is performed as a full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, no later than December 1st, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions must be e-mailed to the following addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Questions – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

The proposal must be received no later than December 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. The Offeror shall submit the proposal to the Contract Specialist at the following email addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Proposal – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

Please refer to attached document "75P00126R00003" for full description/details.

Update #5 ·

Amd 0004 [12/11/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a missing answer (Q127) of the Question and Answers posted under Amendement 0003, and update the solicitation accordingly. In addition, this amendment updates the Pricing Workseet (Attachment B) to include an omitted cell E11 (Base Period-Tab), finally this amendment corrects an issue with quantities, converting all decimals to whole numbers. Included with this amendement are revised copies of the following attachments:

  • QA-75P00126R00003(Rev1) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)#Q127
  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev2](Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Rev2) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)

Amd 0003 [12/09/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to all questions received by the question due date of December 1st, 2025 at 2:00PM Eastern Time  [See: Q&A-75P00126R00003(12.09.2025) (Amd 0003)].

As a result of the Q&A; the solicitation have been amended/updated and following documents have been updated/added and are marked as (Amd 00003) in their name in the attachments:

  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment A- Performance Work Statement (PWS) [Rev1] (Amd 0003) (12.09.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services [Rev1] (Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment E- ORR Facilities by State (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment F- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)[Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment G- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment H- ATO Templates (2025) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment I-  Selected Controls (Moderate) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment J-  Selected Controls (Low) (Amd 0003)

Amd 0002 [12/05/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date as a result of questions received. As a result of this amendment, the proposal due date shall be changed as follows:

From: December 8th, 2025 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: December 16th, 2025; 2:00PM Eastern Time.

Answers to questions received prior to the due date of December 1st, 2025 will be provided in a subsequent amendment.

Amd 0001 [11/25/2025]

Due to reported issues accessing "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services", included with the initial posting on November 24th, 2025- the intial attachment has been removed and replaced with "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (11.25.2025)" to resolve this issue. 

All else remains unchanged.

_______

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in, or have been released from, the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These services are essential to support the legal needs of this vulnerable population in accordance with federal mandates.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP), prepared utilizing FAR 12 and 15 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is performed as a full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, no later than December 1st, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions must be e-mailed to the following addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Questions – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

The proposal must be received no later than December 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. The Offeror shall submit the proposal to the Contract Specialist at the following email addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Proposal – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

Please refer to attached document "75P00126R00003" for full description/details.

Update #4 ·

Amd 0003 [12/09/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to all questions received by the question due date of December 1st, 2025 at 2:00PM Eastern Time  [See: Q&A-75P00126R00003(12.09.2025) (Amd 0003)].

As a result of the Q&A; the solicitation have been amended/updated and following documents have been updated/added and are marked as (Amd 00003) in their name in the attachments:

  • 75P00126R00003 [Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment A- Performance Work Statement (PWS) [Rev1] (Amd 0003) (12.09.2025)
  • Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services [Rev1] (Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment E- ORR Facilities by State (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment F- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)[Rev1](Amd 0003)(12.09.2025)
  • Attachment G- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment H- ATO Templates (2025) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment I-  Selected Controls (Moderate) (Amd 0003)
  • Attachment J-  Selected Controls (Low) (Amd 0003)

Amd 0002 [12/05/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date as a result of questions received. As a result of this amendment, the proposal due date shall be changed as follows:

From: December 8th, 2025 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: December 16th, 2025; 2:00PM Eastern Time.

Answers to questions received prior to the due date of December 1st, 2025 will be provided in a subsequent amendment.

Amd 0001 [11/25/2025]

Due to reported issues accessing "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services", included with the initial posting on November 24th, 2025- the intial attachment has been removed and replaced with "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (11.25.2025)" to resolve this issue. 

All else remains unchanged.

_______

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in, or have been released from, the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These services are essential to support the legal needs of this vulnerable population in accordance with federal mandates.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP), prepared utilizing FAR 12 and 15 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is performed as a full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, no later than December 1st, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions must be e-mailed to the following addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Questions – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

The proposal must be received no later than December 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. The Offeror shall submit the proposal to the Contract Specialist at the following email addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Proposal – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

Please refer to attached document "75P00126R00003" for full description/details.

Update #3 ·

Amd 0002 [12/05/2025]

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date as a result of questions received. As a result of this amendment, the proposal due date shall be changed as follows:

From: December 8th, 2025 2:00PM Eastern Time

To: December 16th, 2025; 2:00PM Eastern Time.

Answers to questions received prior to the due date of December 1st, 2025 will be provided in a subsequent amendment.

Amd 0001 [11/25/2025]

Due to reported issues accessing "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services", included with the initial posting on November 24th, 2025- the intial attachment has been removed and replaced with "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (11.25.2025)" to resolve this issue. 

All else remains unchanged.

_______

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in, or have been released from, the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These services are essential to support the legal needs of this vulnerable population in accordance with federal mandates.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP), prepared utilizing FAR 12 and 15 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is performed as a full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, no later than December 1st, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions must be e-mailed to the following addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Questions – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

The proposal must be received no later than December 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. The Offeror shall submit the proposal to the Contract Specialist at the following email addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Proposal – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

Please refer to attached document "75P00126R00003" for full description/details.

Update #2 ·

Amd 0001 [11/25/2025]

Due to reported issues accessing "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services", included with the initial posting on November 24th, 2025- the intial attachment has been removed and replaced with "Attachment B- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (11.25.2025)" to resolve this issue. 

All else remains unchanged.

_______

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in, or have been released from, the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These services are essential to support the legal needs of this vulnerable population in accordance with federal mandates.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP), prepared utilizing FAR 12 and 15 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is performed as a full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, no later than December 1st, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions must be e-mailed to the following addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Questions – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

The proposal must be received no later than December 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. The Offeror shall submit the proposal to the Contract Specialist at the following email addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Proposal – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

Please refer to attached document "75P00126R00003" for full description/details.

Update #1 ·

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain comprehensive legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in, or have been released from, the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These services are essential to support the legal needs of this vulnerable population in accordance with federal mandates.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP), prepared utilizing FAR 12 and 15 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is performed as a full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls will be accepted) to the Contract Specialist, no later than December 1st, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions must be e-mailed to the following addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Questions – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

The proposal must be received no later than December 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. The Offeror shall submit the proposal to the Contract Specialist at the following email addresses: Azeb Mengistu via email Azeb.Mengistu@hhs.gov and copy to Christopher McGucken at Christopher.McGucken@hhs.gov with the subject line “Proposal – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children – Solicitation 75P00126R00003.”

Please refer to attached document "75P00126R00003" for full description/details.

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Amendment 15 - RFP UAC Legal Services.pdf PDF
Amendment 15 - Attachment J - Section F Deliverables Table June 06 2026.pdf PDF
Amendment 15 - Attachment K Direct Representation Case Inventory Report June 06 2026.pdf PDF
Amendment 15 - Attachment B - Section C- Performance Work Statement (PWS) UAC Legal Services June 06 2026.pdf PDF
Amendment 15 - Attachment L Questions and Answers June 06 2026.pdf PDF
Attachment-G8-ACF_System Categorization_V1.0.docx DOCX document
Attachment-G6-ACF_Interconnection Security Agreement_V1.0.docx DOCX document
Attachment-G10-ACF_System Security Plan_V1.0.docx DOCX document
Attachment-G7-ACF_Privacy Impact Assessment_V1.0.docx DOCX document
Attachment-G3-ACF_Configuration Management Plan.docx_V1.0.docx DOCX document
Attachment-G9-ACF_System Registration_V1.0.docx DOCX document
Attachment I - Contractor Past Performance Narrative Template_20260513.docx DOCX document
Attachment-G2-ACF_Business Impact Analysis.docx_V1.0.docx DOCX document
Attachment-G4-ACF_Contingency Plan.docx_V1.0.docx DOCX document
Attachment C - Standard Form (SF)-1449_20260513.pdf PDF
Attachment-G1-ACF_ E-Authentication Agreement_V1.0.docx DOCX document
Attachment J - Section F Deliverables Schedules and Performance Requirements Summary Table_20260513.docx DOCX document
Attachment B - Section C- Performance Work Statement (PWS) UAC Legal Services_20260515.docx DOCX document
Attachment H - Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms_20260513.docx DOCX document
Attachment D - ORR Facilities by State_20260513.pdf PDF
Attachment A - Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services_20260513.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attachment F - ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures_20251203.docx DOCX document
Attachment-G5-ACF_Incident Response Plan_V1.0.docx DOCX document
RFP UAC LEGAL SERVICES 20260515.pdf PDF
Attachment E - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) UAC Legal Services_20260515.docx DOCX document
Attachment B- Section C- PWS_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010).pdf PDF
Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010).xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attachment J- Questions and Answers_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010).pdf PDF
75P00126R00003_2026.03.24 (Amd 0010).pdf PDF
Attachment C- Standard Form (SF)-1449.pdf PDF
Attachment C- Standard Form (SF)-1449.pdf PDF
75P00126R00003_2026.02.23.pdf PDF
Attachment G- ATO Templates-2025.zip ZIP file
Attachment A- Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Amd. 0007) 2026.02.23.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attachment D - ORR Facilities by State.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attachment B- Section C- PWS (Amd 0007) 2026.02.23.pdf PDF
Attachment F- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures.pdf PDF
Attachment E- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) (Amd. 0007) 2026.02.23.pdf PDF
Attachment I- Past Performance Questionnaire.docx DOCX document
Attachment H- Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms.pdf PDF
75P00126R00003 (Rev2)(Amd 0004)(12.11.2025).pdf PDF
QA-75P00126R00003(Rev1) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025)#Q127.pdf PDF
Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Rev2) (Amd 0004)(12.11.2025).xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attachment B-Pricing Worksheet UAC Legal Services (Rev1) (Amd 0003)(12.09.2025).xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attachment A- Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Rev1) (Amd 0003) (12.09.2025).pdf PDF
QA-75P00126R00003(12.09.2025) (Amd 0003).pdf PDF
Attachment E- ORR Facilities by State (Amd 0003).pdf PDF
Attachment F- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)(Rev1)(Amd 0003)(12.09.2025).pdf PDF
75P00126R00003 (Rev1)(Amd 0003)(12.09.2025).pdf PDF
Attachment G- ACF External System Control Implementation Policy and Procedures (Amd 0003).pdf PDF
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