Technology Platform Development & Data Integration

The contract calls for the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of a secure and interoperable technology platform dedicated to adoptive family recruitment and matching, specifically tailored to support child welfare operations. The platform must seamlessly integrate with existing state child welfare information systems while adhering to federal data standards to ensure consistency, privacy, and compliance across jurisdictions. Emphasis is placed on building robust data exchange capabilities that enable real-time communication between state-level systems and the new platform, facilitating efficient identification, evaluation, and placement of families with children in need. The technology solution must prioritize security, scalability, and usability for caseworkers, prospective adoptive families, and administrative staff. It will require rigorous testing and validation to confirm alignment with federal requirements and to ensure data integrity and confidentiality throughout the recruitment and matching lifecycle. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Administration for Children and Families, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, with a response deadline of August 21, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541512 for custom computer programming services. Performance is expected to support national child welfare goals through improved system interoperability and streamlined adoption processes.