System Integration and Workflow Automation for Background Checks

The contract aims to integrate Live Scan biometric data capture technology with existing child welfare case management systems to streamline and automate the background screening process for caregivers. This integration is designed to eliminate manual inefficiencies, reduce processing delays, and enhance the accuracy and timeliness of criminal history checks required for foster and adoptive placements. By connecting real-time fingerprint data collection directly to state and federal databases through automated workflows, the system will enable faster clearance decisions while maintaining compliance with federal child protection standards. The project falls under the NAICS code 541512 for custom computer programming services and is structured as a subcontract under the Administration for Children and Families, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. The initiative seeks to modernize an otherwise cumbersome and paper-intensive process by digitizing and synchronizing data flows across platforms, ultimately improving the speed and reliability of caregiver vetting. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with responses due by August 31, 2026, and the performance location remains unspecified, indicating flexibility in implementation across state or regional child welfare systems under the agency’s purview.