U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement – Legal Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Refugee Resettlement, has issued a non-competitive award for legal services dedicated to unaccompanied alien children. This action was taken as an urgent bridge award to ensure the continuity of legally required nationwide services while a competitive follow-on procurement is finalized. The contract is not based on a fixed-price model and involves providers including Acacia Center for Justice, ICF Incorporated, LLC, and Our Rescue. The scope of work encompasses a comprehensive range of legal support, including legal orientations, direct representation, and consultations. Additionally, the contract covers network management, data reporting, the maximization of pro bono services, and the necessary transition-in and transition-out processes. Managed by the Omas Strategic Buying Center under NAICS code 54111, the initiative is designed to maintain critical legal protections and guidance for children in the system during the procurement transition.