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Sources Sought for Family Connection Services at Rock Island Arsenal
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The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal is seeking information from potential qualified sources to provide Family Connection Services to military families in the Quad City Area. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather capabilities regarding group-based support services that include distributing parenting materials, conducting weekly playgroups, and organizing monthly fatherhood activities. The notice is strictly for information gathering to assist in developing acquisition strategies and future solicitations, with no current commitment to award a contract or pay for submitted information. Interested parties are requested to submit capability statements by May 18, 2026, detailing their ability to fulfill the requirements outlined. Submissions should include vendor details such as Size Standard, CAGE Code, and UEI; personnel qualifications confirming a minimum educational background in relevant fields and two years of family service experience; certifications for parent educators; and relevant experience with the services described in the Performance Work Statement. Communication on this notice is directed to designated points of contact via email, and all information provided will be used solely for planning future contract opportunities.
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Place of Performance
Rock Island, IL, 61299, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
This is a Sources Sought Notice and NOT a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources to perform Family Connection Services in support of US Army Garrison-Rock Island Arsenal (USAG-RI), as detailed in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).
The requirement is for direct group-based services provided to military families in the Quad City Area. These services include dissemination of parenting material, facilitation of a weekly playgroup, and a monthly fatherhood activity. The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI) is seeking sources only. ACC-RI intends to consider all capability statements when developing its finalized acquisition strategy and resulting solicitation(s).
Please submit all capability statements as outlined below by 11:00 A.M. CDT on 18 May 2026 by email to sydney.e.johnson18.civ@army.mil and kathleen.m.ward20.civ@army.mil. This is for information only which may be used for planning purposes and should not be construed as a Request for Quote or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or otherwise pay for the information requested. ACC-RI will only utilize the information you provide in developing its acquisition approach for future requirements.
Please provide a capability statement to include information about your ability to perform this requirement, making sure to address the following areas:
1. Vendor Information: Provide your Size Standard, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity Identification (UEI).
2. Personnel Qualifications: Confirm that all employees providing direct services to families have a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or family services and a minimum of two years’ experience in working with parents, children, and families?
3. Personnel Certification: Confirm if employees and/or supervisors providing direct service are certified as a Parent Educator through a program such as Healthy Families or America, Parents as Teachers, or another reputable program.
4. Relevant Experience: Describe experience with the various elements listed in the Performance Work Statement.