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HHS Reworks $1B Legal Services Contract After Protests

April 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

HHS reworks $1B legal services contract after protests.
Contract supports unaccompanied migrant children.
Protests filed by Acacia Center for Justice and ICF.
New proposal deadline to be announced.

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Strategic Implications

The reworking of the contract may indicate HHS' willingness to address concerns from potential contractors, which could lead to a more competitive bidding process. The protests suggest that the original solicitation may have had restrictive terms, which could have limited the pool of eligible bidders, and the revisions may alleviate these issues.

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What Happened

Federal Agency Revises Solicitation For Unaccompanied Migrant Children

The Health and Human Services Department has agreed to rework parts of a solicitation for a $1 billion contract supporting legal services for unaccompanied migrant children. The decision comes after protests were filed by Acacia Center for Justice and ICF, citing issues with invoicing terms, background check requirements, and a rule ending representation when children turn 18. The contract will provide legal services to unaccompanied children at 203 Office of Refugee Resettlement offices across 26 states. According to Washington Technology, HHS will reassess the requirements and amend the solicitation, with a new deadline for submitting proposals to be announced.

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