Runaway & Homeless Youth - Homeless Management Information System (RHY-HMIS)

The contract involves the operation and maintenance of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Homeless Management Information System, a national data collection and reporting system managed by the Administration for Children and Families. This system captures critical information on runaway and homeless youth served by FYSB grantees, including demographics, services received, outcomes, and other key characteristics essential for federal reporting and program evaluation. The HMIS serves as the central administrative tool for all local Continuums of Care to standardize data submission and ensure consistent tracking of youth services across the country. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, with the NAICS code 541611 indicating it falls under management consulting services. It is forecasted for posting on May 25, 2026, and will require the contractor to manage the full lifecycle of the HMIS platform including system updates, data integrity, user support, security compliance, and integration with grantee systems. Gloria Watkins is listed as the program point of contact, while Mary Earnhart serves as the contracting officer, both affiliated with the Administration for Children and Families. The system’s performance is essential to federal oversight and funding decisions for runaway and homeless youth programs nationwide.