Innovative Technology Solutions and Services for Child Welfare to Advance a Home for Every Child for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children & Families (ACF)

The Administration for Children and Families within the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking input from vendors on innovative, modular, and interoperable technology solutions to support modernization efforts in child welfare systems governed by Title IV-E. The goal is to enhance the ability of states, territories, and tribes to plan, implement, and sustain technology infrastructure that improves outcomes for children and families, with a focus on advancing a home for every child. Vendors are invited to share details about their capabilities, service delivery models, implementation approaches, and technological innovations that align with current standards and address gaps in the existing market. All submissions must be made through designated online forms by the deadline, and responses will be compiled to create a transparent, non-purchasing catalog that helps jurisdictions better understand available options and vendor positioning without endorsing or pre-approving any specific offerings. This sources sought notice, identified as ACF-26-IS-01, was posted on August 5, 2026, with responses due by August 19, 2026. The requesting agency is the Office of Strategic Buying Center under HHS, operating from Rockville, Maryland, with the place of performance centered in Washington, D.C. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Jan Welsh, reachable via email or phone provided. The initiative does not constitute a solicitation for bids or a procurement action but is intended solely to gather market intelligence to empower state and tribal child welfare agencies with clearer insights into evolving technological solutions. No NAICS code or set-aside designation applies, and participation is open to all qualified vendors who can demonstrate relevance to child welfare technology modernization.