Safety Verification Initiative

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued solicitation 70CDCR26R00000015 for services supporting the Safety and Verification Initiative (SVI) for unaccompanied alien children. This combined synopsis/solicitation is categorized under NAICS 561611 Investigation and Personal Background Check Services and PSC R799 SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER. There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. The government intends to award multiple hybrid firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursable Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts using procedures from FAR Parts 12, 15, and 16. Performance will take place within the United States.

The procurement utilizes a combination of FAR Part 15 negotiation techniques and FAR Part 16 contract types to achieve a streamlined procurement process. Recent updates to the solicitation include Amendment 0005, which published question and answer sets and updated the Performance Work Statement and other corresponding attachments. The government has provided 23 total attachments, including pricing worksheets and both redline and clean versions of the Performance Work Statement.

Interested parties must submit proposals by the response deadline of April 17, 2026. The point of contact for this requirement is Ian Somppi. Proposals previously submitted prior to the issuance of Amendment 0003 will not be evaluated, and all interested offerors must submit new proposals in accordance with the updated solicitation documents. This initiative aims to establish an adaptable procurement process that aligns with organizational objectives and regulatory standards for the safety and verification of unaccompanied children.