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This Sources Sought opportunity from Corporation For National And Community Service was posted on June 25, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Childcare Benefit Administration Services for AmeriCorps Volunteers

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The Corporation for National and Community Service is seeking information from vendors capable of administering a nationwide childcare benefit program for eligible AmeriCorps volunteers serving in AmeriCorps State and National, VISTA, NCCC, FEMA Corps, and Forest Corps programs. This Request for Information (RFI) is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The Government anticipates supporting up to 600 volunteers annually, with 200 to 450 utilizing the benefit each month, and intends to issue a contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, totaling up to five years of potential performance, inclusive of a 90-day transition period. Vendors must demonstrate proven experience administering childcare subsidy or benefit programs, with specific capabilities in managing secure, Section 508-compliant web and mobile platforms, processing EFT/ACH payments, maintaining FedRAMP-certified hosting environments, achieving and sustaining FISMA compliance and an Authority to Operate, and handling Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with federal standards. Full customer service support in both English and Spanish must be available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, excluding federal holidays. The contractor will be responsible for end-to-end program administration, including intake and verification of volunteer and provider applications, processing monthly childcare provider invoices within ten business days, maintaining audit-ready records, generating required reporting, and ensuring seamless transition during both phase-in and phase-out periods. All systems and deliverables developed under the contract are Government property with unlimited rights, and the vendor must not use or sell any materials without explicit written permission. Responses must be submitted as a single capability statement not exceeding five pages in PDF format, with resumes and past performance references excluded from the page count. Submission is due by July 3, 2026, to [email hidden] with the subject line “Capability Statement – AmeriCorps Childcare Benefit Administration RFI.” The capability statement must include the vendor’s UEI, CAGE code, business size and socioeconomic status, detailed experience with similar federal benefit programs, IT security and compliance credentials, staffing model, bilingual support capacity, transition readiness, and recommended efficiencies. The Government does not reimburse response preparation costs and will use submissions to assess market capability and inform acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-asides. The contracting office is located in Washington, D.C., and performance will occur remotely at the vendor’s facility, with

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Seeking vendors to administer childcare benefits for 600 AmeriCorps volunteers annually with FISMA, FedRAMP, and bilingual support.

NAICS

624110 - Child and Youth Services

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20525, USA

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NONE

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AmeriCorps Childcare Benefits Administration Services PWS

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AgencyCorporation For National And Community Service → Cncs
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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20024, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20024, USA

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
Childcare Benefit Administration Services for AmeriCorps Volunteers


This is a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a solicitation, request for proposal (RFP), or request for quotation (RFQ). This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.


The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive childcare benefit administration services for eligible AmeriCorps volunteers nationwide. Interested vendors shall submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to perform the required services outlined herein.


Background


AmeriCorps administers a childcare benefit program for eligible AmeriCorps volunteers serving in:


• AmeriCorps State and National (ASN)
• AmeriCorps VISTA
• AmeriCorps NCCC
• FEMA Corps
• Forest Corps


The Government anticipates supporting up to 600 eligible volunteers annually, with an average of approximately 200–450 volunteers utilizing the childcare benefit monthly.


Scope of Services


The Contractor shall provide all personnel, systems, infrastructure, and operational support necessary to administer the AmeriCorps Childcare Benefit Program, including but not limited to:


• Intake, review, and processing of volunteer and childcare provider applications
• Verification of volunteer and childcare provider eligibility
• Customer service support via toll-free telephone, email, secure fax, and web-based systems
• Processing monthly childcare provider invoices and payment disbursements
• Development, maintenance, and operation of a secure web portal and mobile platform
• Monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reporting
• Records retention and audit support
• Transition support during phase-in and phase-out periods


Required capabilities include:


• Experience administering childcare subsidy or childcare benefit programs
• Ability to provide a secure, Section 508 compliant web-based platform
• FISMA compliance and ability to obtain an Authority to Operate (ATO) prior to production use
• Hosting within a FedRAMP-certified environment
• Experience handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with Federal requirements
• Ability to process EFT/ACH payments to childcare providers
• Ability to provide English and Spanish customer service support
• Ability to meet required service-level timelines for application processing and payments


Anticipated Contract Information


PSC: R499 – Support Services (Other)
NAICS: 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services


The Government anticipates a contract consisting of:


• One (1) 12-month base period
• Four (4) 12-month option periods
• A 90-day transition period


Capability Statement Submission Requirements


Interested vendors shall submit a capability statement that clearly demonstrates their ability to provide the required services. Capability statements shall include, at a minimum:


  1. Company Name

  2. UEI Number

  3. CAGE Code

  4. Business Size and Socioeconomic Status

  5. Relevant experience administering similar childcare benefit or subsidy programs

  6. Federal contract experience supporting benefit administration or similar services

  7. Experience with secure web-based portals, document intake, and workflow management

  8. Experience with FISMA compliance, ATO support, and FedRAMP environments

  9. Experience processing recurring provider payments via EFT/ACH

  10. Staffing model and qualifications of proposed personnel

  11. Ability to support required customer service hours and bilingual support

  12. Ability to transition within 90 days without interruption of service

  13. Recommended commercial best practices or efficiencies


Capability statements should include sufficient detail for the Government to determine the vendor’s capability to perform the requirement.


Submission Instructions


Responses shall not exceed five (5) pages, excluding resumes and past performance references.


Responses shall be submitted electronically in PDF format to:


Jorge L. De Leon contact@example.gov


Subject Line: Capability Statement – AmeriCorps Childcare Benefit Administration RFI


Submission Deadline: July 3rd, 2026 


Questions regarding this notice shall be submitted via email no later than July 1st, 2026


Disclaimer


This RFI is for market research purposes only. The Government will not reimburse vendors for any costs associated with preparing or submitting responses. Responses to this notice will be used to assess market capability and to assist in determining acquisition strategy, including the potential for small business set-aside decisions.

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