IV-E Automated Claiming System

The District of Columbia's Child and Family Services Agency is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive support for its IV-E Automated Claiming System through a specialized technology services procurement. This solicitation specifically targets hosting support at Level 1 and Level 2, along with ongoing software maintenance for an existing web-based information technology solution. The contract opportunity was officially posted on October 30, 2015, with proposals due by November 20, 2015, indicating a relatively short procurement timeline. The primary objectives include maintaining and supporting the agency's technology infrastructure related to federal Title IV-E claiming processes, which typically involve child welfare financial management systems. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring system reliability, performing technical maintenance, and providing responsive support services that enable continuous operational functionality for the agency's critical claims processing platform.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be a standard technology services contract open to qualified vendors with demonstrated expertise in web-based information systems and government technology support. The contract likely requires vendors to have specific technical certifications, experience with government healthcare claims systems, and the capability to provide multi-tiered technical support. Given the specialized nature of IV-E claiming systems, potential respondents would need comprehensive knowledge of child welfare financial reporting mechanisms and web-based technology infrastructure. Although a precise budget range is not specified, similar government technology support contracts typically range from $250,000 to $1.5 million, depending on the complexity and duration of required services. The procurement is specifically targeted at supporting the District of Columbia's child welfare financial management technology infrastructure, with an emphasis on maintaining a robust, reliable automated claiming system.